Strategic Farm Week: Cover and catch crops

Can cover and catch crops help create a more profitable arable enterprise? 

Over the last 2 years we have used catch or cover crops as part of the on-farm trials programme at the Strategic Farm East and the Strategic Farm West.  The effects of these on soil structure, nutrient capture, water quality, nutrient release and ease of establishment for the next crop have been assessed. 

Join Brian Barker (Strategic Farm East), Nathan Morris (NIAB) and Anne Bhogal (ADAS) for a conversation to discuss the results from this work, with commentary and personal experiences provided by Strategic Farm South host, David Miller.  Ask your questions and share your experiences – a practical session looking at the pros and cons of using these features in the rotation, balancing the management, costs and wider environmental aspects to ensure success.