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Exploring how cover crops can be incorporated into rotations 

Website
https://www.niab.com/chcx3-cover-crops-webinar-22-november

Online workshop
22 November 2023
16:00 – 17:00

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Agenda

Objectives

Engage with industry and farmers to see how cover crops can be incorporated into rotations by understanding...

  • How cover crops contribute to a resilient farming system
  • The role of cover crops in raising soil organic matter/carbon
  • How cover crop type/species/mix and management might impact on carbon capture

Desired outputs

  • Better understanding of which species to choose and mix.
  • Understand the agronomy requirements for novel cover crops.
  • Improved knowledge of how to use cover crops to improve soil organic matter and carbon capture.

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