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3 September 2020
Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.
10 August 2020
This webinar looks at the theory and principles behind mole drainage and soil loosening, along with practical tips on how to effectively implement these operations in-field.
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9 September 2020
The Super-G project is a European wide project aiming to work with farmers and policy makers to develop sustainable & effective permanent grassland systems.
14 July 2020
Interested in your soil health? This will be a practical session looking at how to assess your soil structure, using a VESS assessment, and your earthworm numbers across the farm. Use this information to inform management practices and hear how this has been put into practice on the AHDB Strategic Farms. Led by Anne Bhogal, ADAS, this will provide a hands on guide to what is needed in-field, a forum to ask your questions and the resources to carry it out for your farm business.
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7 May 2021
The latest farmer to join AHDB’s Farm Excellence network in the South West at Salisbury Monitor Farm, Ben Jeans, is a former London shipbroker who hopes to learn how to increase his business’ potential.
15 June 2020
Harnessing Herefordshire’s diverse farming landscape and preparing for the future are the key drivers as four farmers unite to jointly host AHDB’s new Hereford Monitor Farm as part of the Farm Excellence programme.
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15 June 2020
Seven new Monitor Farms join AHDB’s Farm Excellence programme this summer to improve business performance and share best practice.
29 May 2020
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) Farm Excellence programme has turned to digital technology to ensure knowledge can still be shared with and between farmers during the current coronavirus pandemic.
16 June 2020
This session will explore the elements of soil health and their connection and influence on soil function. Particular focus areas will include the influence of farming practice on soil health as well as biological systems and, in particular, the beneficial aspects and maintenance of balanced soil microbiomes.
7 July 2020
This session will explore the elements of soil health and their connection and influence on soil function. Particular focus areas will include the influence of farming practice on soil health as well as biological systems and, in particular, the beneficial aspects and maintenance of balanced soil microbiomes.
1 May 2025
Arable Connections features at events throughout the UK, giving you the opportunity to discuss the latest practical trials and demonstrations
19 October 2020
Chasing yield is no longer the biggest priority for a mother and son farming partnership in Essex