How one Staffordshire grower farms with biology at the centre

Staffs farmer Tim Parton discusses the applications of biostimulants in his farming system, emphasising the benefits they provide for yield, input efficiency, and pest control

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How one Staffordshire grower farms with biology at the centre

Since introducing biostimulants to Brewood Park Farm 14 years ago, farm manager Tim Parton has seen significant benefits to his system and enabled substantial input reductions. Mr Parton says: "I try...

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