Cover Crops

BBRO work has clearly shown that cover crops ahead of sugar beet can have a positive impact on soils properties, helping to improve soil structure, soil biology, organic matter and nutrition. These effects are frequently translated into improved sugar beet yields.

Understanding the potential risks and rewards of different species of cover crops is essential to getting the most out of use. We still have a lot to learn re the short and long-term impact of different species and are undertaking a number of linked work streams. The Cover Crop Guide below lists our early findings and will be regularly updated as new info comes to light.

 

 

 

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