Tagged: no-till

Transitioning to No-Till on heavy ground

February 12, 2021

Regenerative agriculture based on the least possible tillage is attracting growing interest across the UK for the opportunities it offers to improve soil health and resilience, increase farmland biodiversity, and cut carbon emissions. However, direct drilling experiences of the past… Read more

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Exploring the Latest Cover Crop Thinking

December 12, 2019

In the right place, catch and cover cropping can noticeably improve the health, workability and resilience of soils as well as making valuable contributions to environmental protection. But to be cost-effective they need to be well-planned and managed. They must… Read more

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