[Link] Two oilseed rape growers see success in flea beetle battle
Direct drilling can help minimise any loss of soil moisture in a dry summer, while a variety of companion crops such as buckwheat, vetch and crimson c…
Tag: companion cropping
[Link] No such thing as failure, it’s all a learning experience
“Our main goal in trying these different treatments is moisture conservation and increased moisture retention,” says Beck, who along with family m…
[Link] Intercropping Gains More Interest from US Farmers
wo crops are better than one. The logic is simple; the practice is not. Intercropping continues to gain attention of U.S. producers hopeful of growing…
[Link] Assessing the performance of legume species as companion plants.
Assessing the performance of legume species as companion plants is a prerequisite for promoting a low chemical-input durum wheat production system.
[Link] Maize trials show soil benefits of undersown grass mixes
Undersowing maize with companion grass mixes can provide an effective way to prevent compaction during harvest, while also reducing nutrient loss.
