Top tips for dealing with snow on the farm

With heavy snow forecast across the UK, Farmers Guardian shares some top tips for dealing with the wintery conditions

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Be vigilant against drifting snow if you have sheep outside or are overwintering cattle.
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Be vigilant against drifting snow if you have sheep outside or are overwintering cattle.

As snow and ice is set to affect many parts of the UK this week, particularly in Scotland, the North of England and Northern Ireland, Farmers Guardian have pulled together some top tips for dealing with...

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