Making brassicas work for you

Grazing some classes of livestock on brassicas outside over winter could prove to be a cost-effective feed source if managed correctly. Helen Mathieu of Germinal shares her tips to realising their potential.

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Making brassicas work for you

Grazing some classes of livestock on brassicas outside over winter could prove to be a cost-effective feed source if managed correctly. Helen Mathieu of Germinal shares her tips to realising their potential....

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