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In your field: Mike Harris - 'It's always sad to see another farmer hang up his wellington boots'

Mentioning the lack of rain in my last column had the same effect as getting the barbecue out: the rain arrived duly arrived, but unfortunately in rather a deluge.

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In your field: Mike Harris - 'It's always sad to see another farmer hang up his wellington boots'

Mentioning the lack of rain in my last column had the same effect as getting the barbecue out: the rain arrived duly arrived, but unfortunately in rather a deluge. With more than 80mm in a matter of...

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