Developing a successful strategy for spring crops

Developing a successful strategy for spring crops PR32 Growers who are either thinking of, or intending to introduce spring crops into their rotation for the first time and growers who are already growing some spring crops and would like to expand their knowledge. This course will focus on a range of spring crop choices at a farm and soil management level. Aspects of individual crop species agronomy will be considered, but not in detail A course best suited to those who already have some practical experience A half day online course TBC Phil Humphrey, Regional Agronomist, Niab

Classroom module 1 (half day):

•    Farm level pros and cons of introducing spring sown crops.
•    Field level, soil management pros and cons of introducing spring sown crops.
•    Spring crops with and without cover crops.
•    Comparisons of the main spring sown combinable crop options.
•    Consideration of non-combinable spring sown crops.

At the end of this course participants will:

•    Appreciate the value of both winter and spring crops in rotations.
•    Be aware of both the benefits and challenges spring crops can bring to crop rotations, from a farm and soil management viewpoint.
•    Understand some of the key agronomic factors linked to spring crops.