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How crimped maize has earned its place on a Hertfordshire farm

Grain maize has become a vital break crop for a 4452-hectare agribusiness in Hertfordshire. We find out the benefits of selling the crop crimped, rather than dried

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How crimped maize has earned its place on a Hertfordshire farm

When you are running an agribusiness of 4,452hectares, spanning the county of Hertfordshire, every enterprise must be closely scrutinised to ensure it pays its way. At A T Bone & Sons 鈥� a contract-farming...

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