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How one Scottish potato and daffodil grower is future-proofing his business

Five years on from hosting a Farming For A Better Climates pilot project, Montrose farmer Willie Officer has seen the change of approach result in improved yields and reduced input costs.

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How one Scottish potato and daffodil grower is future-proofing his business

Five years on from hosting a Farming For A Better Climates pilot project, Montrose farmer Willie Officer has seen the change of approach result in improved yields and reduced input costs. Farming...

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