In your field: James and Isobel Wright - 'We need a wet May - it has not rained once in April'

What a great time to be a new entrant.

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In your field: James and Isobel Wright - 'We need a wet May - it has not rained once in April'

What a great time to be a new entrant. This time last year the beef price was £3.10/kg for some farmers, but this year is the complete reverse, with the spot price at £4.10/kg for the third week in...

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