Recent rainfall a saviour for some crops, but too late for others

Crops received a much-welcomed drink as the first rainfall in months for some fell across many areas of the UK last week.

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Recent rainfall a saviour for some crops, but too late for others

Crops received a much-welcomed drink as the first rainfall in months for some fell across many areas of the UK last week. Crops managed by independent agronomist, Jonathan James, who covers Sussex and...

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