LAST month's torrential rain has created many problems for farmers as well as the organisers of outdoor events such as agricultural shows.
The first cut of silage has been of extremely variable quality, while those who have still to take their first cut have the additional problem of land that has become extremely wet.
Late-sown maize, destined to be made into silage for dairy cows, is coming under attack from slugs that are causing more noticeable damage in the cool, slow growing conditions.
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