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Miscanthus could offer cropping solution for flood-prone land

Farmers urged to consider planting options to guard against winter crop losses

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A new report says miscanthus provides soil stability and a crop yield not affected by excess water
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A new report says miscanthus provides soil stability and a crop yield not affected by excess water

Miscanthus could be the answer to planting on flood-prone land, as it offers provides soil stability and a crop yield not affected by excess water, a new report has found. A study produced by the Institute...

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