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While low rainfall has helped to keep septoria disease pressure low, 2025 also saw changes in the yellow rust population, with AHDB reporting unusual early observations on several winter wheat varieties in Recommended Lists (RL) trials. This has presented significant challenges in managing winter wheat crops, says ADAS Senior Research Scientist Chloe Francis. The 2024-25 growing ...
Fossil fuel reliance can be reduced by using biodiesel; biomethane from manures and anaerobic digestion; and electrification, which will require the development of machines that are small enough to avoid causing soil compaction, enabling larger heavy vehicles to be replaced. There are many ways to minimise farming emissions now and into the future; however, it ...
Grimme UK is to introduce a new German-made three-bed folding haulm topper in time for 2024’s potato harvest. The Toppa 600 is the first-ever folding haulm topper to be built in Germany with dual two-row toppers at the rear and a two-row topper at the front, to span six rows in total. Designed for the UK’s 90cm rows, the Toppa 600 offers hydraulic depth control, a floating frame so ...
” Made with Strenx MC high-strength streel, the overall weight of the machine is lighter so it avoids soil compaction. “A big benefit in maintaining the best ground condition,” added Phil. ...
Why are soils important? Soils are the basis of life for a large number of plants and animals. ...
New scientific paper in the journal Plant and Soil concludes that the compact VideometerMR minirhizotron spectral imaging system allows for automated detection and quantification of living roots in the field/semi-field. It can detect roots in all soil types and differentiate living roots from dead roots from last season. ...
It is a true benefit that it harnesses more of the nitrogen from the slurry. Soil compaction this must be minimised. Factors affecting this include load weight, wheel width, wheel size, wheel lugs locations and depth, weather at time of application, wheel pressure etc. ...
Problems by compaction There are a number of direct problems caused by the decline of the infiltration capacity of soil. ...
” Many factors influence the ability of soil to buffer against temperature changes. For example, when soil is compacted the soil temperature can change quickly. ...
The healthy soil movement is centered around bringing attention to the fact that fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are killing our soil and seeping into our food supply. Our soil is depleted of essential nutrients, fungi and bacteria due to decades of agricultural abuse. ...
Farmers who want to learn more about cover crops, including how to decide which is best for their soils, can attend the Cover Crop Soil Health Workshop, March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Buckeye Room, 100 Fairgrounds Road, in Xenia. ...
Hough says this allows producers, using common input rates, to seed 170 acres, yet avoid the additional soil compaction and decreased flotation that comes with less than optimal tank splits on larger cart offerings. ...
The wheels can be set-up in various configurations to meet the customer’s requirements and guarantee minimum soil compaction. Another option is replacement of the wheels with tracks for harvesting in even the most challenging of ...
The manure was applied using a 4,800-gallon tanker with a Peecon toolbar 13.5 feet in width. This toolbar cuts the soil surface with a straight coulter, while a boot applies the manure over the soil opening. ...
With the standard wheel configuration – Mitas 620/70 R30 – minimum soil compaction is guaranteed. Four other wheel configurations are also possible to perfectly accommodate the user’s needs. ...
These changes in farming methods have resulted in more deeply compacted soils, unchecked runoff, lines left from ploughing, and cracks in the soil. Factors such as compaction prevent the soil from being able to hold more water and lines and cracks in the soil concentrate the water flow — ...
All six tire models, each with a unique tread design, feature Michelin Ultraflex Technology, which enables tires to operate at up to 40 percent lower air pressure compared to standard radial tires, resulting in a larger footprint for reduced soil compaction and higher yields. A recent Harper Adams University study demonstrated a 4 percent yield increase with ...
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According to the IAgrE president, Mark Kibblethwaite, organic matter in the UK’s soils is declining, whilst compaction and erosion are widespread. Supporting these comments, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations reports that 22 per cent of soil is moderately, to highly degraded due to erosion, nutrient depletion, ...
Hoorman and Sundermeier appear in a video on soil compaction, which can be viewed at go.osu.edu/rqQ. Hoorman also appears in a video on soil microbes, which can be viewed at go.osu.edu/rnj. ...
Composting to compacted urban soils can provide a lasting effect that aids tree growth, new research indicates. ...