Root power may aid later drilling on heavier land

摘要

Delaying drilling until mid-October to reduce blackgrass by producing a stale seed-bed may seem risky on heavier soils. A researcher who used to be sceptical believes cover crops may hold the answer. Richard Allison reports.Afear of being unable to establish cereal crops in October is the main reason growers opt for earlier drilling, but cover crops could be the solution.