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Catch crops: when to sow, what to plant and how to get them established

After the dry spell, the harvest is under control in many parts of the country. With farmers turning their attention to sowing catch crops, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the establishment methods.

FARM MACHINERY 5 August 2026

Catch crops: when to sow, what to plant and how to get them established

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Catch crops: when to sow, what to plant and how to get them established

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