COVER CROPS
This trial is looking at the role of cover crops in improving water quality, soil health and structure, yield and the follow through of nutrients to subsequent crops. 1/5
The trial showed that the cover crop areas effectively mineralised the N in the soil and reduced nitrate leaching. Soil structure improvements and earthworms numbers were also assessed in the four areas. 2/5
The trial showed that the cover crop areas effectively mineralised the N in the soil and reduced nitrate leaching. Soil structure improvements and earthworms numbers were also assessed in the four areas. 2/5
The trial showed that the cover crop areas effectively mineralised the N in the soil and reduced nitrate leaching. Soil structure improvements and earthworms numbers were also assessed in the four areas. 2/5
The trial showed that the cover crop areas effectively mineralised the N in the soil and reduced nitrate leaching. Soil structure improvements and earthworms numbers were also assessed in the four areas. 2/5
The trial showed that the cover crop areas effectively mineralised the N in the soil and reduced nitrate leaching. Soil structure improvements and earthworms numbers were also assessed in the four areas. 2/5
The final yield results showed a reduction where the cover crop had been, but this was largely due to increased pigeon and slug damage in these areas. 3/5
The results showed a need to consider the reason for using cover crops on your farm and to if wet soil conditions are likely in the spring, to allow soils to dry out by leaving a large enough 'window' between cover crop destruction and spring crop drilling. 4/5
For links to the full details, plus wider work and other cover cropping research, see p.22+ in this report: https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Cereals%20&%20Oilseeds/Strategic%20Cereal%20Farm%20East%20-%20Harvest%202020%20Report.pdf and this video: . #SFWeekWinter2020 @KateESmith11. Thanks to @ESWH2O for their support. 5/5
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