UK farmer's consider livestock manures as an alternative to traditional springtime fertiliser

The high cost of chemical fertiliser has seen a recent increase in muck spreader sales, as some UK farmer’s consider livestock manures as an alternative to traditional springtime fertiliser applications. Simon Henley discusses the increasing popularity of manure top-dressing with two well-established contractors. 

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UK farmer's consider livestock manures as an alternative to traditional springtime fertiliser

The high cost of chemical fertiliser has seen a recent increase in muck spreader sales, as some UK farmers consider livestock manures as an alternative to traditional springtime fertiliser applications....

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