In your field: Kate Beavan - 'It's £2000 to apply to divert a footpath'

The barley is in and although we had some initial crow issues as it emerged, the trusty crow bangers have done the job and the recent rain is welcome.

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In your field: Kate Beavan - 'It's £2000 to apply to divert a footpath'

The barley is in and although we had some initial crow issues as it emerged, the trusty crow bangers have done the job and the recent rain is welcome. Lambing has finished and there is a distinct aroma...

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