Harvest 24: High temperatures taking their toll on late-drilled crops

Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields

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Challenges are continuing as the recent ‘heatwave’ has taken its toll on late-drilled crops
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Challenges are continuing as the recent ‘heatwave’ has taken its toll on late-drilled crops

Following a welcome break from the rain over the past 10 days, many arable farmers have been reporting excellent yields after what has undoubtedly been one of the trickiest seasons on record. However...

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