Could different cultivation methods improve fodder beet productivity and environmental outcomes?
The strip till fodder beet project is assessing the potential environmental and financial benefits of using strip tillage as a cultivation method.
As less of the soil is cultivated it is anticipated that the soil maintains its structure. Therefore resulting in less run off and potentially less nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment moving into surface water. Over the 2023 winter, these key metrics were measured so check back here early 2024 to see the results.
This project is lead by Megan Fitzgerald alongside Anna Vaughan (Tambo), Jim Earl (Sheep and beef farmer) and Simon Bailey (Frames Grain and Seed).
Further information can be found below:
