Chertsey demonstration site future focused
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In a first for FAR, it has set up a seven-year future-focused arable demonstration site at Chertsey. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR researcher Owen Gibson says that the project will be a conversation starter for growers, showcasing some exciting new techniques and technologies as it progresses.
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