Top tips for growing a high yielding spring barley crop

Getting spring barley off to the right start is key for high yields, focusing on establishment and maintaining high tiller numbers.

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Top tips for growing a high yielding spring barley crop

Getting spring barley off to the right start is key for high yields, focusing on establishment and maintaining high tiller numbers. The latest AHDB early bird survey points to a large swing towards...

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