Growers express optimism ahead of spring drilling

Arable and beef farmer Rob Atkin says 'lessons have been learned' and he has taken the time to improve drainage and infrastructure to withstand future ‘weather events'

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Despite enduring the ‘wettest winter on record', growers are feeling optimistic about the season ahead.
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Despite enduring the ‘wettest winter on record', growers are feeling optimistic about the season ahead.

Growers are feeling ‘cautiously optimistic' ahead of spring drilling following two consecutively challenging seasons. Wet winter Rob Atkin, an arable and beef farmer from Uttoxeter, in Staffordshire,...

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