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looks like IDAHO (land)
I HAD (backing) but cannot see the 'O'

Oh - if only
I had = Idaho

That's not quite right, but...... I'm getting tired now :)

must be.
also, just found this confirming its agriculture.

Additionally Idaho is sometimes called the "Potato State" owing to its popular crop

Well that's another new fact I've learned today. Thanks again Shooty :)

also found this.

O (əʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]

— interj
1. a variant spelling of oh
2. an exclamation introducing an invocation, entreaty, wish, etc: O God! ; O for the wings of a dove!

I am sure you are correct.

I usually make a contribution at the weekend - you mustn't have noticed me!

I agree - the Jumbo this weekend was a good one with some very clever clues.

After 6 weeks in Australia my brain is addled by all that sun so I am devouring, avidly, the contributions. Maybe the occasional Shiraz did some damage!

Right then, IDAHO it is. Thank you all.
Oh for a drink (possibly a Shiraz ) Cheers!

28 a particular party (6) d - t - I - the aforesaid sun and Shiraz are my excuse