Crop Walk with Simon Nelson: Weed control in wheat is priority

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland.

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Crop Walk with Simon Nelson: Weed control in wheat is priority

Agrovista agronomist, Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. As temperatures rise and hopefully drier...

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