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NCS project partners and farmers (Pulse Pioneers) taking part in and getting paid for on-farm trials as part of the NCS Project.
Coppice willow in an agroforestry system
Cobalt is an essential trace element for sheep used to make vitamin B12 which supports growth.  However, cobalt deficiency (also known as ill thrift/pine) can be common in weaned lambs.  This can…
Dairy cow grazing a herbal ley
Establishing diverse swards can improve the resilience of grazing platforms. However, the un-quantified effect of increased sward diversity on milk yield and quality is a potential financial risk for…
Ewe and lamb in a field
Weaning shock causes physiological stress and can cause a sudden increase in worm burden in lambs. Four farmers have teamed up with Farm Carbon Toolkit to test diverse leys and cover crops which…
Herbal ley
Four farmers are investigating whether creating a bespoke herbal ley mix can help reduce flooding in their catchment. In this Innovative Farmers Field lab the group want to test whether…
English Countryside
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  Decision Support Systems (DSS) in agriculture are computer-based tools designed to assist farmers, agricultural managers, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions related to various…
combine harvester wheat
All agricultural produce has to be sold. Use this page to connect to useful resources, organisations and tools to help achieve the best prices. Information is also available on input prices, such as…
fertiliser spreader
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A range of products are commercially available that claim to enable more efficient nutrient uptake, allowing less nutrient to be applied as fertiliser.
yellow rust
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Cereal diseases affecting wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale and maize can be caused by a variety of factors, including fungal, bacterial or viral infections, pests and insects, and environmental…
Green Planet
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The UK Government has set a Net Zero target for 2050. Land use and management has a key role to play in this, with the NFU setting an even earlier target of 2040.