Technical Articles

Why is the HVS Label Important?

The higher standard which is unique to the UK is the HVS (Higher Voluntary Standard).

Cover Crops

Increasing your Soil Organic Matter will save you money on inputs and increase the quality of your produce. It’s that simple. It can only be done by protection and propagation of soil microbes.

Biological Farming

Increasing your Soil Organic Matter will save you money on inputs and increase the quality of your produce. It’s that simple. It can only be done by protection and propagation of soil microbes.

Overseeding & Rejuvenation

Over-seeding into existing grassland can be a very successful option when ploughing is not practical, or when existing grassland cannot be taken out of production.

Crop Husbandry & Fertiliser Requirements for Fodder Crop Establishment

This can be done by two methods - either ploughing and full ground cultivation or spraying off old existing pasture and direct drill into the old sward,

Dods of Haddington Sowing Rates & Dates

Guidance on sowing rates of grass seed to forage crops.