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Improved forage production increases productivity and profitability

Maximising forage is at the top of one farmer鈥檚 agenda to ensure a sustainable outlook for the future. Natalie Noble finds out more.

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Improved forage production increases productivity and profitability

Brookhouse Farm, Worcestershire, is home to Sam Jones and his flock of 1,150 breeding sheep. Bought in 1938 by his grandfather, it now totals 202ha of red clay soils comprising 119ha and 87ha of owned...

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