Q1: How can I effectively control nitrogen in my farming practices? A: Nitrogen management is crucial to avoid excessive use leading to...

Q1: Is it possible to grow crops without using fungicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators? A: Yes, it's indeed possible to...

Q1: Can I switch to a direct drill right away? A: In most cases, a direct "yes" is not advisable, unless you have sandy soil or are...

The importance of nurturing a "living" soil cannot be emphasised enough. A thriving, biodiverse soil ecosystem is the foundation of...

There have been many defining moments in my career as a farmer, taking over from Dad, changing to a direct drill but I suspect one of the...

A recently retired colleague of mine recently gave a talk on Regenerative farming and I thought that you may enjoy reading about it as you never know, it may inspire you to join us on this voyage of discovery.

As many of you know I really believe that the control of the amount of Nitrogen that you use is the basis for a successful crop but even I admit that getting this balance right isn’t easy. We need the maximum yield at the correct protein levels to maximise profitability. Balancing the Nitrogen with the other nutrients is the key to success.

I am sure you are wondering why I refer to what I do as ‘Intelligent Farming rather than one of the myriad of other names that are...

Ever since I started farming for my father who was definitely a plough and harrow man I was taught the importance of the soil and how...

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