Case Studies from The United Kingdom

Trials show advantages of direct drilling

16 December 2011

Trials have shown a 26% increase in wheat yield, worth £333/ha from crops that have been direct drilled as compared to those established using conventional cultivation based establishment techniques.

Direct sown cereals suits Lincs farm

16 December 2011

While direct drilled OSR is becoming more commonplace in the UK, the area of no-till cereals remains relatively small. CPM visits a farm in Lincs where that isn’t the case.

Direct decision allows independence

16 December 2011

The main driver behind one farm’s decision to adopt direct drilling was to reduce its reliance on contractors –– but other benefits have quickly become apparent.