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Soil Sampling, Testing & Analysis - Dairy Insight

Soil Sampling, Testing & Analysis - Dairy Insight

Soils are arguably the most valuable resource on farm – but often taken for granted. Without healthy soils farming is neither profitable nor sustainable. Healthy soils ...

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SOIL – Completing the Carbon Jigsaw (Soil Carbon Report)

SOIL – Completing the Carbon Jigsaw (Soil Carbon Report)

This Soil Carbon Report, ‘Soil – completing the carbon jigsaw’ combines the key findings from the Kingshay Soil Organic Carbon Project, alongside other research and...

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Sulphur

Sulphur

Sulphur is a major nutrient for plants and is vital for protein synthesis. Deficiency can lead to reduced crop yields, lower protein and sugar content in grass, poorer f...

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The Carbon Neutral Dairy Farm of 2040

The Carbon Neutral Dairy Farm of 2040

This is the fifth in a series of DAIRY insight publications covering ‘Net Zero Emissions’, where we aim to outline current and future actions that may help the UK dai...

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Towards Net Zero Emissions – an introduction

Towards Net Zero Emissions – an introduction

This is the first in a series of dairy insight publications covering ‘Net Zero Emissions’. We will attempt to identify the sources of each GHG, how it may be reduced ...

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Towards Net Zero Emissions – Carbon Dioxide

Towards Net Zero Emissions – Carbon Dioxide

This is the second in the series of dairy insight publications covering ‘Net Zero Emissions’. We will attempt to identify the sources of each GHG, how it may be reduc...

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Towards Net Zero Emissions – Nitrogen Oxides

Towards Net Zero Emissions – Nitrogen Oxides

This is the fourth in a series of dairy insight publications covering ‘Net Zero Emissions’, where we will attempt to identify the sources of each GHG, how it may be r...

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Trial Update: Red Clover Monocultures

Trial Update: Red Clover Monocultures

In Spring 2015, Kingshay drilled their first red clover monocultures trial in light of their use as an EFA for greening.

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Understanding Magnesium Balance Farming Note

Understanding Magnesium Balance Farming Note

Magnesium balance is important for health and production. Low magnesium levels are linked to grass staggers and milk fever. Excessive supplementation will result in scour...

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Urea vs. Ammonium Nitrate

Urea vs. Ammonium Nitrate

Urea fertiliser can be a cost-effective alternative to ammonium nitrate (AN) in some circumstances. However, a recent government consultation has cast doubt on its future...

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