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Stow Longa delivers vital insights into carbon and nitrogen efficiency

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With its current trials programme now entering its tenth year, Agrii’s Stow Longa site, near Huntingdon, continues to provide new crop production insights with some of the latest being the carbon footprint implications of different cultivation methods and just how much blackgrass can reduce the efficiency of nitrogen applications. With the need to use inputs …

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Glyphosate or tillage: which is worse for soils?

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Which is the lesser of two evils – glyphosate or tillage? That’s what Rothamsted Research’s Prof Andy Neal has been trying to find out Written By Mike Abram Glyphosate or tillage – which will do more damage to soil health? It’s a question that has exercised both regenerative farmers and the organic sector from different …

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Have you ever had a lightbulb go off in your head? A true ‘Aha’ moment?

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Daniel Iddon of Woodland Grow came to the realisation that the soils we use to grow plants often simply aren’t purpose ready even though there may be crops growing at the moment: you can do EVERYTHING right, but still not get the bumper crops due! Written by Erin Wiedmer, Director, Woodland Grow Ltd “How does …

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BYDV-resistant wheats prove their worth in a difficult season

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Written by Robert Harris for RAGT Perceived as niche when introduced five years ago, RAGT’s BYDV-resistant wheats are now catching the attention of a significant number of farmers. Marketed under the Genserus (Genetic Security Virus) brand, these wheats offer season-long control of BYDV, removing the management headaches of autumn aphid control, eliminating the risk of resistance …

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2022 US Census of Agriculture Reports Increase in No-Till Acres, Decrease in Conservation Tillage

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Among the wins for conservation reported in the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture was a 17% increase in cover-cropped acres. By Katie Pratt from No-till Farmer USA The U.S. saw a slight increase in no-tillage adoption during the past 5 years, despite declines in the number of overall farms and acres used for agriculture. This …

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The role of nitrogen and innovative biological solutions

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Written by Steve Holloway from Soil Fertility Services Like many other crops, wheat requires various nutrients for optimal growth and development. Nitrogen is one of the most critical nutrients for wheat, as a key component of proteins essential for the plant’s structure and function. When Nitrogen is applied to wheat, it directly influences the plant’s …

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Covering Soils Event – Scotland – 22nd May 24

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A first event in Scotland, at Direct Driller’s Farmer Focus writer Neil White’s farm in Berwickshire Date and time Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00 – 16:00 BST Location Greenknowe Farm Cottages, Duns, TD11 3JA Description Gain insights to make the best decision for your farm – Everything starts with soil, it’s the foundation and biggest asset …

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