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As part of a 2026 research project, we are developing a practical and simple decision support tree to guide nutrient management in cash crops after cover crops.
Farmers and advisors can join an online user-testing workshop to help us develop the decision support tree to meet your needs.
The workshops will make sure that all key factors and on-farm requirements are considered.
It will help us develop a clear and practical approach for everyone that manages nutrients from cover crops.
Workshops take place on 8, 14 and 21 July 2026 (9:30 am to 10:45am).
Angus Gowthorpe, Approach Farm, Escrick, Yorkshire
Angus shares his journey of adopting regenerative agriculture approaches, experiences of using cover crops, considerations for selecting species and what you want to achieve from the cover crop and the difference between catch crops and cover crops.
The Cover Crops Guide was initially funded by the UK Research and Investment (UKRI) Farming Innovation Programme in collaboration with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Find out more.