SilliamWhale
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do you think rooting depth actually makes a difference to yield?
I'm inclined to think its not important as some think - even for oilseed rape.
I'll explain:
In No Till it is sometimes likely that roots will not grow vertically as in a tilled soil, but I personally don't think it will lead to any damage or lack of vigour. Indeed given that we apply most of our fertilisers to the surface anyway (and they can only go down can't they?) then do you envisage a problem?
I'm inclined to think its not important as some think - even for oilseed rape.
I'll explain:
In No Till it is sometimes likely that roots will not grow vertically as in a tilled soil, but I personally don't think it will lead to any damage or lack of vigour. Indeed given that we apply most of our fertilisers to the surface anyway (and they can only go down can't they?) then do you envisage a problem?