They deliver a range of soil and environmental benefits, fit well with spring cropping and have just received official greening recognition from Defra.It's not surprising then that cover crops are seen to have an important role in the future, with experts advising that they should be viewed as part of an integrated management strategy to help with various agronomic challenges.That's because cover crops protect or improve something, when they are used between cropping periods, explains Ron Stobart, head of agronomy, knowledge transfer and training at Niab Tag.
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