Farmers urged to consider crop nutrition following wet weather

Experts say threat of mildew and septoria means crops will need 'helping hand'

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Experts warn crops may need helping hand to withstand septoria threat
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Experts warn crops may need helping hand to withstand septoria threat

Farmers are being advised to invest in crop nutrition after the wettest winter on record has caused nutrients to seep from soils. Arable specialists are warning crops may need a ‘helping hand' as mildew...

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