Buckinghamshire mixed farmer Steven Lear made good progress harvesting his spring barley last week, with yields peaking at 7.2t/ha and a specific weight of 63-64kg/hl. After his original winter cropping plans took a tumble as wet weather prevented crops from being sown, Mr Lear direct-drilled 240ha of the spring barley variety Planet and is pleasantly […]
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