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Dundee: Cover crops that work: Lessons from a Scottish field

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2025

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Summary

This AHDB field event report presents findings from on-farm cover crop trials conducted in Dundee, Scotland, evaluating the agronomic performance of different cover crop species under northern European arable conditions. The work bridges research evidence with farmer experience to provide pragmatic, evidence-based guidance on cover crop selection and management. As applied knowledge transfer, it exemplifies farmer-focused decision support directly applicable to Scottish and broader United Kingdom agricultural practice.

Regional applicability

This study was conducted in Dundee, Scotland, making findings directly applicable to United Kingdom arable farming, particularly in northern regions with similar soil and climate conditions. The emphasis on farmer-focused guidance enhances relevance for Scottish and broader UK agricultural practice and policy.

Key measures

Cover crop establishment, growth performance, and agronomic suitability under Scottish conditions (specific metrics not detailed in available metadata)

Outcomes reported

Field trial evaluation of cover crop species performance under northern European arable conditions in Dundee, Scotland. The study assessed agronomic outcomes to inform practical cover crop selection and management guidance.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Arable cropping systems
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Arable cereals
Catalogue ID
IRmqggqbuk-6be346

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