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Emma Robinson: "I can have every weather app open but the view of the Black Mountains is usually the best forecast"

Monmouthshire farmer Emma Robinson on dodging the showers, shearing, inspections and planning the local RABI barbecue

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We made the most of the hot weather during the last week of May and filled the silage clamp. Robert had a puncture while he was mowing then the contractor was delayed as he also had a breakdown, but luckily...

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