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Growth rates make herbal leys a 'no-brainer'

Katie Jones
Editor, 草榴社区 Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Growth rates make herbal leys a 'no-brainer'

For Martin Chatfield the benefits of herbal leys to his sheep business are clear; quicker finishing coupled with a range of health benefits. Rebecca Jordan reports. Martin Chatfield fell into farming...

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