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Herefordshire farmer increases stock numbers by undersowing maize with grass

Undersowing grass into maize has many benefits, from improving soil health to maximising land use

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At Trevase Farm in Herefordshire, undersowing maize has become a well-established practice to provide winter grazing for sheep while retaining soil nutrients and reducing erosion. David Pursey, who...

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