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Seasonal tips on covercrops
Agronomist Country Plan has issued four key rules to ensure covercrops remain healthy including advice on weed and vermin control.
Most shoots think they can now relax as their covercrops are well established, but if you look at how your covercrops develop during the season it will pay dividends next year, said Clive Wood of Country Plan.
For details, visit www.countryplan.co.uk.
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