Thatching straw, known as wheat reed, has been losing ground to cheaper imported water reed. But as Sarah Swadling finds out, it still has its devotees among thatchers and farmers. Show more
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Thatching straw, known as wheat reed, has been losing ground to cheaper imported water reed. But as Sarah Swadling finds out, it still has its devotees among thatchers and farmers. Show more
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