02 October 2025
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3 min read
Essex grower Matthew Bunting is hosting on-farm herbicide trials as part of efforts to tackle an increasing amount of ryegrass on his farm. Mr Bunting is the third generation of his family to farm the...
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5 min read
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6 min read
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4 min read
