Crops

The benefits to both crop and animal of an old grazing technique are being trialled for a second year at an arable farm in the Scottish Borders.

The area of spring cropping in 2023 is likely to be down on previous years given favourable conditions for autumn drilling, however it remains an important option for many farms particularly in the North.

A new project led by Yorkshire farmer Angus Gowthorpe intends to help farmers across the UK unlock the benefits of cover crops.

It was a memorable harvest for Scottish farmers in 2022

A Scottish potato grower found that investing in better storage airflow has resulted in benefits for crop quality, energy costs and reduced environmental impact.

Taking on so-called regenerative farming techniques undoubtedly has social and environmental benefits, but it is good for the bank balance too trials have found.

A group of scientists have put together a roadmap for properly managing phosphorus to help farmers cope with sky high fertiliser prices and reduce water pollution.

Farmers that established overwinter cover crops ahead of planned spring cereals need to think carefully about how and when to terminate the cover.

Looking to improve his dairy herd’s yield and production efficiencies, Nigel Harper has been able to boost milk production from home-grown forage, with maize silage now accounting for a larger proportion of the herd’s total mixed ration diet.

The integration of cover crops has been the key ingredient for one farmer in his move to improving the health and resilience of his heavy clay soils.