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Articles January
Greenhouse gas : how to reduce its impact ?
The National Low Carbon Strategy has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector by 16%…
Basic Advice December
Pest management - how robust nutrition can protect crops from pests
Pest control can be a perennial issue for arable farmers, hampering yields and meaning that crop quality targets can be…
Basic Advice December
How to reduce nitrogen runoff and protect water quality
Nitrogen-rich fertilisers are vital for enhancing soil health and achieving optimal crop yields. However, when applied in excess or under…
Basic Advice December
Winter Cover Crops: Enhancing Soil Health and Management
Typically grown during the winter months to cover bare soil and stubble, preventing soil erosion, cover crops play an essential…
Spreadingtables
In most cases, the consequences of spreading errors remain invisible. Deviations in the spreading pattern are only visible with a high coefficient of variation, in the form of spreading tracks, which show up as light and dark stripes in the crop. In order to achieve the best possible spreading result, it's very important to adjust the spreader properly. Spreader manufacturers work together with fertilizer producers to create spreading tables.