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OPINION: I feel 'silly season' may be about to begin

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon looks ahead to the start of this year's silage season

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OPINION: I feel 'silly season' may be about to begin

We were treated to some nice warm weather at the weekend, which was welcomed after a cold start to the week. The sunshine will have also given the grass a good kick on, with some first cut silage potentially...

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