How one Leicestershire grower is nurturing his rain-hit wheat

On one Leicestershire farm, wheat plantings were not as delayed as others, but they still suffered. Nevertheless, farmer Will Oliver remains committed to maximising their potential

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How one Leicestershire grower is nurturing his rain-hit wheat

Based near Market Bosworth, Will Oliver of A.H. Oliver and Son is no stranger to taking a proactive approach to crop management - and this is set to continue in 2024. Farming 850 hectares - comprising...

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