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26 January 2026
Brassica crops are increasingly used to provide winter or rotational cover in vegetable and speciality crop production.
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26 January 2026
Grass cover crop species develop extensive root systems and can scavenge soil nutrients (especially nitrogen). They also produce large amounts of top growth, helping to suppress weeds and adding organic matter to the soil.
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23 August 2023
Learn how to use leguminous cover crops to improve soil fertility.
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26 January 2026
Legumes fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and add it to the soil; they also attract beneficial insects, help control erosion, and add organic matter to soils.
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29 November 2023
Learn about the four main types of cover crops and their unique properties, and identify which cover crop or mix is best suited to your farm system and objectives.
20 June 2025
Find out how cover crops can help cycle nutrients and bring up nutrients from deeper in the soil profile.
20 June 2025
Find out how cover crop roots can loosen the soil structure and improve access to water and nutrients for cash crops.
14 November 2025
Find out how cover crops can reduce the loss of small particles, like clay and organic matter, from the soil through wind and water erosion.
23 August 2023
Find out how to identify and grow the best cover crop species for your situation.
15 July 2025
Learn how cover crops can benefit the environment, for example, through reduced nutrient losses via run-off and leaching.
12 July 2023
Capture a full picture of soil health with our ‘scorecard’
25 May 2023
Although the RL’s core activities align with industry needs, the review identified areas of potential improvement.