All Groundswell articlesSee all WEED MANAGEMENTExpert tips for chemical-free thistle and dock controlMechanical topping just before flowering is one of the best non-chemical methods of controlling major troublesome perennial weeds such as creeping thistles and broad-leaved docks. This pre-flowering period is when… PEST MANAGEMENTFera launches wireworm DNA barcode testFera Science has launched a wireworm DNA barcoding test, aimed to help farmers use integrated pest management approaches to manage the pest. Wireworm is estimated to cost the potato industry… WEED MANAGEMENTElectric weeding system makes debut at GroundswellControlling weeds in arable crops using electricity is a step closer with the first commercial tractor-mounted units destined for specialist crop growers in the UK. Better known for its precision-guided… SOILSHerefordshire seed grower crowned Soil Farmer of the YearHerefordshire farmer Jonathan Joseph is this year’s Soil Farmer of the Year, in recognition of how he has reshaped soil management on his farm. This has been achieved through a… CROP MANAGEMENTWhy new tools could help unlock biostimulant secretsGreater specificity is needed when talking about biostimulants to help growers understand their likely effects and avoid disappointment, while new tools should help unlock greater understanding of how they work,… SOILSHow root systems are damaged by surface compactionCompaction is the hidden killer of root systems, and that can have a profound effect on soil health as well as crop performance, an audience at Groundswell heard. Surface compaction… BEEFWhy winter bird food option stacks up for cattle grazingExmoor beef farmer Tom Armitage is making the most of payments for providing winter bird food under the Sustainable Farming Incentive. By adding species to an off-the-shelf bird seed mix… CROP MANAGEMENTGroundswell: How regen guru prevents yield declinesIf done correctly, transitioning to regenerative agriculture should come with yield increases not declines, according to US regen guru John Kempf. Speaking to a packed Big Top audience at Groundswell… MARKET OPPORTUNITIESGroundswell: Regen supply chains – will farmers see rewards?A collaborative approach from all stakeholders is required if regenerative farming principles are going to become embedded in supply chains, urged both a multinational food company and a leading retailer… ARABLEWhy gene editing could help growers practising regen agGene editing could help speed the widespread adoption of regenerative farming practices through introducing desirable traits into crop plants faster. This is according to Prof Giles Oldroyd, director of the… CROP MANAGEMENTGroundswell: Top tips to run an effective on-farm trialOn-farm trials are important development tools for testing new techniques or fine-tuning existing crop management approaches for farming businesses. Whether it’s a new product, variety, idea or machine, undertaking a… SOILSGroundswell: Research projects add to regen farming insightsThree regenerative farming research projects which have been co-designed with farmers are starting to produce results, visitors to Groundswell were told. All are addressing how to balance food production with… More articles
