Combines try to avoid showers up in the North

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Combines are making strides in northern England and Scotland cutting winter barley and oilseed rape, although rain is causing frustration across the country.In Perthshire, some 75-80% of winter barley has been harvested - albeit of a very small crop, said Robin Barron, general manager at East of Scotland Farmers."We're expecting about 5,000t this year, and anecdotal evidence suggests yields are average."Some of the malting barley looks particularly good with reports of over 7.4t/ha - though this is yet to be confirmed," he added.