Tillage
Research trials have consistently conformed that blackgrass thrives on heavy land, particularly where drainage is poor.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has emphasised the role of potassium in reversing the impact of waterlogging in soils.
Wet years will always flag up issues that relate to poorly drained land on tillage farms. And undoubtedly, 2023 was one of those years.
Establishment of crops is the most critical period within all tillage life-cycles. This is the time when the yield potential is set.
