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Farmers in a state of flax

Language: English Series: Guardian ; 19 May 1998, 21(1)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: A Cornwall-based partnership is setting up a mill to process flax straw into linen fibre for the textile market. Turning fields over to growing flax is a possible solution for those hit by the slump in beef and dairy farming.

A Cornwall-based partnership is setting up a mill to process flax straw into linen fibre for the textile market. Turning fields over to growing flax is a possible solution for those hit by the slump in beef and dairy farming.