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The Experts
Hitting the sweet spot
10 February 2020
Sixth generation Stonyhurst farmer Charles Douglas-Clifford is a big fan of data, gathering as much of it as he can to enable the farm to perform sustainably. In Stonyhurst's second year as a research farm for Ravensdown’s Pioneering to Precision PGP research programme, Charles is keen to see the technology help him improve the balance between environmental sustainability and financial viability on his breeding and finishing farm.
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The Experts
Soil testing from the sky closer to reality
10 February 2020
Hill country farms cover a wide range of varying land slopes, aspects, soil properties and altitudes, all of which influence the potential productivity of pastures. Even within a single paddock, significant differences in soil fertility occur, translating to variability in fertiliser responsiveness. Capturing soil fertility through remote sensing on a scale previously unthinkable offers the opportunity to transform nutrient use and productivity for hill country farms.
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The Experts
The proof is in the pudding: WFST
10 February 2020
The alternative practice of Whole Farm Soil Testing (WFST) is a responsible approach to nutrient management. ARL’s analysis of accumulated laboratory data has shown that it improves nutrient management by reducing nutrient variation between paddocks.
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The Experts
The rise of soil testing
10 February 2020
The increasing requirement for improved nutrient management in soils has seen an 81% increase in soil tests ordered by farmers. Whether motivated by economics or environmental efficiencies, ARL’s soil sample numbers present a significant uptake in precision agriculture and farmer nutrient know-how.
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