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Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Latest report says cereals paying price for accelerated crop development

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Next few weeks are critical for cereal farmers, says AHDB
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Next few weeks are critical for cereal farmers, says AHDB

Damage to crops and yield potentials are to be expected across the UK following the dry spring with just 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition. According to the latest report...

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