Feeding the Crop [AR.FC]
Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – John McCluskey, Lea Farm
In the second of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit John McCluskey, Lea Farm who has adopted the principles of minimum tillage. Click below to watch the…
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The Highs and Lows of Feeding Rye Cereal
Land area used to grow rye crops has increased due to the growing popularity of anaerobic digesters. As a result, we are a beginning to see an increasing number of…
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Reducing Cereal Energy Costs
For cereal farmers, energy costs can represent a sizeable proportion of the cost of production whether it is in the field, haulage to drying and storing. Improving efficiency therefore becomes…
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Nutrient Planning Workshop West
Farmers are being faced with soaring fertiliser prices, market volatility, and pressure to reduce emissions. Understanding the principles of a nutrient management plan can help farmers make better decisions which…
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Nutrient Planning Workshop North
Want to learn how to do a nutrient budget? Then take your calculator and yourself along to one of our planned workshops. Spaces are limited, so please phone your…
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Cropcast – Better Use of Manures
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Importance of Nutrient Budgeting for Fertiliser Purchasing
With uncertainty surrounding fertiliser markets and fertiliser availability, recent soil analysis, manure analysis and preparation of a nutrient budget in advance of any fertiliser purchases will give you the best…
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Reducing The Risk of Combine Fires
With soaring temperatures coinciding with harvest, there is a risk of combine fires. These not only cause extensive disruption at one of the busiest times of year but are also…
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Saving Money Feeding a Crop – Nutrient Budgeting
Without nutrient budgeting being addressed then the nutrients available to the crop can become deficient or in excess which can lead to poor crop yields, quality, and loss of profit…
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