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Break Crops

Break crops serve a number of functions within the arable rotation.  Improving soil organic matter and structure, providing pest and diseases breaks and increasing soil nitrogen levels are just some of the benefits that incorporating break crops can bring.

Oilseed rape and legumes are the most popular choices in Scotland.  Find out more about each in the links below.

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