Cover crops are being considered on many arable farms and visitors to next week’s Cereals event can see for themselves what different species offer by visiting the new soil pit feature. Getting the most out of cover crops comes down to choosing the right mix and understanding the purpose of growing it. For example mustard is ideal for capturing nitrogen. To help farmers, the new soil pit feature sponsored by by Niab Tag and Rothamsted Research comprises a pit 8m long, […]
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