In your field: Ian Garnett - 'Some of the bigger Christmas turkeys might be unnecessary this year'

The recent dry weather has been a godsend. Combines have been flat out here in the North West over the last two weeks. Grass silage harvesting has been equally as busy and we noticed the drills are coming out.

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In your field: Ian Garnett - 'Some of the bigger Christmas turkeys might be unnecessary this year'

The recent dry weather has been a godsend. Combines have been flat out here in the North West over the last two weeks. Grass silage harvesting has been equally as busy and we noticed the drills are coming...

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