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Moisture is desperately needed to boost yield in first cut silage crops
Picture: Debbie James By Debbie James Persistent cold and dry conditions are stunting grass and crop growth in Pembrokeshire, leaving many grassland farms already in a feed deficit situation. Minimum temperatures in April were below average and, with little rain in the forecast, dairy and livestock farmers say the grass check is concerning. For arable growers, moisture is needed for spring-sown crops to germinate. Many are adapting grazing and crop management plans to mitigate the impact of the challenging growing conditions on their businesses. Tom Rees grows 600 acres of combinable crops in Pembrokeshire.
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