Crops

Wet weather conditions in recent months may have led to nitrogen leaching further down the soil profile than usual, reducing availability to some crops, however, the situation can vary widely between farms

Seed potatoes are being grown aeroponically and in addition to being free from pests and diseases, are yielding more and costing less than when they are grown conventionally.

In search of lower establishment costs and improved soil health, one West Sussex grower has invested in a Mzuri strip till seeder complete with precision seeding capability.