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Tag: Drainage
Ben Cannon is the 4th generation to take the reins at Hyde Hall - a 250ha farm comprising of 200ha of arable land, 25ha of woodland and some grassland which gets rented out for cattle grazing. On top of this, he farms another 600ha across four other local farms under contract farming agreements. This gives … Continue reading Farming smarter, not harder: Hyde Hall’s strategy for modern agriculture
Waterlogging can have a serious impact on crop and pasture health, as well as being an important indicator of other soil health issues. In cereals, waterlogging can cause a reduction in yield of over 40%. It also increases the risk of damage to soil from travelling on it in wet conditions, makes crop establishment more difficult … Continue reading Digitising drainage maps to prevent water logging
