Feeding the Crop [AR.FC]
Seaweed
In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it’s important ecosystem services and the various uses for seaweed…
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Forage and Grass Guide
Well planned and managed forage and grassland provides an opportunity to incorporate more resilience into our beef and sheep businesses. By looking at our forage systems on a whole farm…
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Nutrient Planning Workshop East
Farmers are being faced with soaring fertiliser prices, market volatility, and pressure to reduce emissions. This workshop will give an overview of the principles of soil and nutrient management. The…
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Crofternomics: Farmyard Manure Versus Bagged Fertiliser
Crofternomics: Comparing Farm Yard Manure with Bagged Fertiliser Input prices escalating mean that we should calculate the value of FYM. This video covers the efficiency, biodiversity and climate benefits we…
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Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – John Muir, Freelands Farm
In the third of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit Freelands Farm where John Muir has invested in strip tillage. Click above to download details of the…
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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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