Soils
22 October 2024
Strategic Cereal Farm North is investigating whether a living leguminous mulch can boost the productivity of the farm’s cash crops. Henny Lowth explains how the trial has been set up and provides initial results.
3 April 2025
We update the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) in partnership with many organisations. The partnership includes a Steering Group supported by three Technical Working Groups (TWGs). The partnership coordinates the research and knowledge exchange it funds to generate independent, scientifically robust and practical data on crop nutrient management for the UK.
6 June 2025
A blog about keeping crops and trials on track at Strategic Cereal Farm North.
11 September 2025
Find out about the strategic review of the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), including how you can feed in your views about the future of the guidance.
8 May 2024
Take part in the first strategic review of the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) for seven years.
1 May 2024
We explore the product types, evidence of their benefits and usage considerations.
11 June 2024
Stop at our stand to pick up free resources, chat to staff and take part in technical debates
17 October 2025
A blog about cereal agronomy after a storm-filled autumn and winter.
22 March 2024
A list of common field drainage terms and definitions.
22 March 2024
Find out who you need to work with to design a new drainage system or maintain an existing system.
15 July 2024
An overview of the technical factors to consider when designing a new drainage system.
22 March 2024
Ditches, outfalls and pipes require regular maintenance to be effective.
