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Deviation from usual management expected after wet conditions

With widespread high rainfall having hit many regions in recent weeks, those spring grazing livestock may be looking at alternative management options.

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Deviation from usual management expected after wet conditions

Despite this, and with a lot of water still around for many, Ms Howatson said she was expecting many farms would not be able to stick to their spring rotation planner this year, but advised where possible...

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