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Contents tagged with cover crops
23 September 2024
Eight champions are on a mission to generate evidence-based case studies on cover crops.
20 September 2024
This UK network of commercial farms uses a systematic approach to grow and evaluate cover crops.
13 November 2023
Explore the financial benefits of cover crops and stewardship schemes
23 August 2023
Learn about the types of cover crops that are suitable for feeding to livestock.
22 February 2024
Find out why choosing the right cover crop is critical to avoid rotational conflicts and minimise disease risks to the following crops.
23 August 2023
Find out how cover crops can disrupt pest life cycles and reduce their populations.
22 February 2024
Find out how cover crops can suppress weeds and volunteers by competing for light, water and nutrients.
23 August 2023
Find out how cover crops can disrupt pest and pathogen life cycles and suppress weeds.
22 February 2024
Find out how incorporated crop residues can increase soil organic matter and affect soil moisture and biology.
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22 December 2023
Find out about the different types of cover crops, their potential benefits, and how to grow and evaluate them.
23 August 2023
With diverse options of cover crops and systems, finding an approach that fits your farming situation is important.
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23 August 2023
Cover crops are usually killed before or during soil preparation for the next cash crop. Methods of destruction vary markedly and depend on growth (canopy size and type of growth), equipment and objectives.