Unsustainable soil erosion in parts of UK
1st May 2020
A study examined more than 1,500 existing records and found 16% relating to arable (crop-growing) land showed erosion above “tolerable” levels – meaning rates of soil loss are significantly greater than new soil formation.
Now is the time to establish summer cover for soil health
23rd April 2020
The next few weeks are the ideal time to establish a summer cover crop mix on uncropped land requiring improvements to soil structure and health after last winter.
Cover crops trial puts direct drills to the test
2nd October 2019
Ten leading drill manufacturers are taking part in a Farmacy trial in Lincolnshire to see how different machines perform when growing cover crops in the rotation.
