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How Cambridgeshire farmer cut input costs in half with new approach to soil health

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How Cambridgeshire farmer cut input costs in half with new approach to soil health

Moving towards a farming system focused on soil health gave one Cambridgeshire farmer the confidence to try a granular-free nitrogen strategy last year. Last seasons nitrogen supply difficulties encouraged...

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