Author name: Sarah Ferrie

Securing sustainability

A move to biological seed treatments has helped a Borders grower move away from chemical alternatives in a bid to help secure long-term business sustainability and improve soil health. Written by Sarah Ferrie from Interagro Though sustainability has become a buzzword in farming over recent years, for many growers making strategical decisions across their operations …

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Cultivating Sustainability

From small holding to globally integrated farming and food business, award-winning vegetable producer, Barfoots, has put sustainability at the front and centre of its operation — with biostimulants an increasingly important tool in its crop management strategy. The Barfoots business was founded in 1976 when fifth generation farmer Peter Barfoot started growing courgettes at the …

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Spring Into Action With Sorrento: A Helping Hand For Post-Emergence Herbicides

Written by Sarah Ferrie from Interagro From drought to downpour and every scenario in between, it seems that every season comes with a new set of challenges for growers in the UK. Following a wet and waterlogged autumn/winter season, this spring is shaping up to be especially tough in terms of weed control. Following months …

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