Hi,
Fly in any open cockpit aircraft in the summer and you'll be amazed at what floats past you! And thousands of feet up.
Whether it is a matter of public perception or what, I think it a good idea that all aircraft - inclduing news helicopters - keep well away.
This stuff once blew across the Channel to the Isle of Wight, so keeping away probably won't make a difference in real terms.
But a diversion of a few miles will make a big difference in showing our support for farmers, who will be cr*pping themselves this weekend.
And farmers are a big lobby, and a big help to aviation. If there were no farm strips, there would be very much less private aviation.
At a time like this, you find who your friends are!