https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/crops-grassland/cover-cropsCover Cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/an-update-on-the-living-clover-mulch-trial-at-strategic-cereal-farm-northAn update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm NorthTue, 22 Oct 2024 12:48:54 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/an-update-on-the-living-clover-mulch-trial-at-strategic-cereal-farm-northhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/uk-cover-crop-champions-unveiled-by-ahdbUK cover crop champions unveiled by AHDBThu, 19 Sep 2024 09:43:21 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/uk-cover-crop-champions-unveiled-by-ahdbhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/ahdb-at-the-cereals-event-2024<p>Meet the AHDB team on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cerealsevent.co.uk/event-map-2024">stand (526)</a> at Cereals 2024 to discuss how we use your levy to deliver:</p> <ul> <li>Trusted variety and product testing</li> <li>Independent, practical research and market intelligence</li> <li>Work across the supply chain</li> <li>Farmer-to-farmer learning (through a network of Strategic Farms, Monitor Farms and Arable Business Groups)</li> </ul> <p>Stop at our stand to chat to staff, take part in some&nbsp;debates and pick up free resources. Try to visit us early, resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis.</p> <p>Our stand will include a focus on four technical topics.</p> <h2>Topic 1: Recommended Lists (RL)</h2> <p>First released 80 years ago (8 August 1944), the Recommended Lists (RL) is long-lived, trusted and one of AHDB&rsquo;s most consistently recognised and valued products. At Cereals 2024, join us to celebrate the RL's rich history and find out how it will continue to evolve to meet the needs of farmers.</p> <p><strong>Visit the AHDB stand to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pick up the latest RL booklet</li> <li>Find out about the RL app and other digital resources</li> <li>Learn about the latest results from the RL review</li> <li>Take part in the sustainable varieties debate and the 80 years celebrations (on day one)*</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/recommended-lists-for-cereals-and-oilseeds-rl">ahdb.org.uk/rl</a></strong></p> <h2>Topic 2:&nbsp;The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)</h2> <p>RB209 can help you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs &ndash; both economic and environmental. At Cereals 2024, we want to hear what you think RB209 does well and what could be improved (as part of a strategic review of nutrient management guidance).</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Visit the AHDB stand to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get the latest RB209 guidance</li> <li>Talk to the team about nutrient management</li> <li>Discuss the RB209 review</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/rb209">ahdb.org.uk/RB209</a></strong></p> <h2>Topic 3: Planning soil management</h2> <p>The soil health scorecard provides a way to monitor soil health based on key chemical, biological and physical indicators. At Cereals 2024, a new &lsquo;Planning soil management&rsquo; pack will be available to pick up, which will help you get started with the scorecard approach on your farm.</p> <p><strong>Visit the AHDB stand to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Grab a planning soil management pack</li> <li>Learn about the soil health scorecard</li> <li>Find out about our GREATsoils information and tools</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/greatsoils">ahdb.org.uk/GREATsoil</a></strong></p> <h2>Topic 4: Environmental data and value</h2> <p>Many farmers are exploring markets and payments for carbon sequestration, biodiversity net gain (BNG) and regenerative actions. At Cereals 2024, talk with the team to discover how we will help you measure and get the maximum value out of your farm&rsquo;s environmental data.</p> <p><strong>Visit the AHDB stand to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hear about the new baseline pilot</li> <li>Learn how to get involved with the baseline pilot farms</li> <li>Find out about our environment resources, including the cover crops guide</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/environment">ahdb.org.uk/environment</a></strong></p> <h2><strong>Knowledge exchange</strong></h2> <p>Our network of regional knowledge exchange Managers helps to connect you with AHDB activity. At Cereals 2024, numerous team members will be on hand to talk about your farming opportunities and challenges.</p> <p><strong>Visit the AHDB stand to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get information on our Strategic Cereal Farms, Monitor Farms and Arable Business Groups</li> <li>Make sure you are signed up to receive the best products, tools and services</li> <li>Learn more about what AHDB does for your farming business</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-engagement-team">ahdb.org.uk/cereals-engagement-team</a></strong></p> <h2><strong>Seminar schedule</strong></h2> <p><span>Our session programme will prime debate on a wide range of topics central to the future of farming.</span></p> <h3>11 June</h3> <p><span>12:00pm: Environment Baselining Pilot &ndash; Forging a fairer and more resilient path towards net zero by 2050. </span></p> <p><span>2:00pm: Where next for production, prices and profits? &ndash; Ask the AHDB Cereals &amp; Oilseeds market analysts. </span></p> <p><span>3:00pm: Varieties for a sustainable UK cereals sector &ndash; What can crop breeding deliver? </span></p> <p><span>4:00pm: 80 years of the RL &ndash; A celebration with Graham Wilkinson, AHDB CEO.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3>12 June</h3> <p>9:00am: Women in cereals &ndash; The value of mentoring (a networking breakfast).</p> <p>11:00am: Growing cover crops &ndash; How to get the best return from your investment (farmer experiences).</p> <p>2:00pm: Are the days of field walking coming to an end? &ndash; Are remote sensing, digital farming and AI the future?</p> <p><a href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Cereals/2024/AHDB%20seminars%20at%20Cereals%202024%20(3%20June).pdf">Download further details of the seminar schedule</a></p> <h2>News</h2> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/sustainable-varieties-take-centre-stage-at-cereals-2024">Sustainable varieties take centre stage at Cereals 2024</a></p>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:25:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/ahdb-at-the-cereals-event-2024https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-strategic-cereal-farms-evaluate-cover-cropsHow Strategic Cereal Farms evaluate cover cropsFri, 15 Dec 2023 11:24:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-strategic-cereal-farms-evaluate-cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/using-cover-crops-and-companion-cropping-to-build-soil-health<h6>Join us for the next&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/wainfleet">Wainfleet Monitor Farm</a> meeting.</h6> <p>We look forward to welcoming you to catch up on what has been happening at the Monitor Farm since we last met.</p> <p>We will also be joined by Joe Martlew, AHDB Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager, and David Purdy, Soil Health Specialist, to discuss soil health monitoring and how you can use cover and companion crops to improve soil health.</p> <h2>The meeting will&nbsp;cover</h2> <ul> <li>Monitor Farm update, including harvest and drilling</li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Soil health monitoring</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How cover crops and companion cropping can improve soil health</span></li> </ul> <p>Registration and refreshments will be available from 9:30am, with presentations commencing at 9:45am. Lunch will be provided.</p> <p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.</p> <p>The event is free to attend, but please register to allow us to cater accordingly.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence">Find out more about AHDB Farm Excellence</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/monitor-farms">Discover our monitor farm network</a>.</p>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:11:59 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/using-cover-crops-and-companion-cropping-to-build-soil-healthhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/support-measures-for-cover-crops-stewardshipSupport measures for cover crops (stewardship)Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:13:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/support-measures-for-cover-crops-stewardshiphttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-additional-forageCover crops for additional forageThu, 10 Aug 2023 14:04:24 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-additional-foragehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-disease-managementCover crops for integrated disease managementThu, 10 Aug 2023 13:52:56 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-disease-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-pest-managementCover crops for integrated pest managementThu, 10 Aug 2023 13:42:51 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-pest-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-weed-managementCover crops for integrated weed managementThu, 10 Aug 2023 13:22:32 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-weed-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-weed-pest-and-disease-managementCover crops for integrated weed, pest and disease managementThu, 10 Aug 2023 13:01:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-integrated-weed-pest-and-disease-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-build-soil-organic-matter-and-affect-soil-moistureCover crops build soil organic matter and affect soil moistureThu, 10 Aug 2023 12:54:08 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crops-build-soil-organic-matter-and-affect-soil-moisturehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/cover-cropsAn introduction to cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 16:14:28 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-evaluate-cover-crops-on-farmHow to evaluate cover crops on-farmWed, 09 Aug 2023 14:51:56 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-evaluate-cover-crops-on-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-destroy-cover-cropsHow to destroy cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 14:00:01 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-destroy-cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-establish-cover-cropsHow to establish cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 12:56:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-establish-cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/nitrogen-mineralisation-from-cover-cropsNitrogen mineralisation from cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 10:59:52 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/nitrogen-mineralisation-from-cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crop-mixturesCover crop mixturesWed, 09 Aug 2023 10:52:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cover-crop-mixtureshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/herb-cover-cropsHerb cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 10:37:38 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/herb-cover-cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/brassica-cover-cropsBrassica cover cropsWed, 09 Aug 2023 10:10:57 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/brassica-cover-crops