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Q&A from YEN awards event - Advice on biomass and shoot numbers

Leslie

Leslie

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Q: Biomass and shoot numbers were generally low last year,given this situation how could growers have increased biomass and shoot numbers ?

A: There are numerous different methods which can be used to promote biomass and shoot numbers, these include:
  • Earlier sowing to improve crop foundation, specifically good root systems
  • More vigorous varieties which produce a greater number of tillers
  • Increase N fertiliser applications to improve efficiency and adjust around the weather, with earlier application timings
Do others have a view on this or good experiences to share here?
 

How is your SFI 24 application progressing?

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Webinar: Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer 2024 -26th Sept

Aug 27
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On Thursday 26th September, we’re holding a webinar for farmers to go through the guidance, actions and detail for the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer. This was planned for end of May, but had to be delayed due to the general election. We apologise about that.

Farming and Countryside Programme Director, Janet Hughes will be joined by policy leads working on SFI, and colleagues from the Rural Payment Agency and Catchment Sensitive Farming.

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