The seedbed dilemma
There are several ways to produce an effective seedbed. Mike Abram explores the pros and cons of how to set the foundation for establishment, weed control and weather resilience.
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Deciding on the most appropriate method of cultivation is currently one of the most debated topics in arable production. The reality is there is no right or wrong answer.
This series will look at all aspects of the debate from machinery and engineering through to crop protection and nutrition.
There are several ways to produce an effective seedbed. Mike Abram explores the pros and cons of how to set the foundation for establishment, weed control and weather resilience.
In the last of our series on cultivations, Mike Abram looks at how they can be used to improve control of grass-weed species.
In the second of our Great Cultivation Debate series, Mike Abram explores how cover crops change a rotation’s cultivations.
One thing is clear, given the amount of consideration to soil types and cropping, in the end it becomes a very personal decision. Mike Abram looks at why four grow have chosen their systems