Spring drilling update: Steady progress continues

Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall

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Spring drilling update: Steady progress continues

In the Vale of York, Nick Wilson has drilled 10 hectares of Laureate spring barley on medium soils, with a further 60ha of the crop planned. Within the dry window offered over the Bank Holiday weekend,...

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