Groundswell 23: Trials reveal benefits of companion cropping oilseed rape

Companion cropping oilseed rape can not only help overcome establishment challenges, but also substantially reduce the amount of herbicides leached into water courses, trials have found.

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Groundswell 23: Trials reveal benefits of companion cropping oilseed rape

South of England water company, Affinity Water has been carrying out the work to combat the issue of propyzamide leaching, which is still appearing in water sometimes 30-40 times the acceptable level...

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