Cover crops & Forages
A universal concept, with an individual application.
What are your objectives?
Your objectives & challenges are the starting point in creating a cover crop or pasture program.
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Improve soil health
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Build organic matter
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Alleviate soil compaction
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Increase organic Nitrogen levels
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Cycle nutrients
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Scavenge nutrients
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Create a mulch
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Improve water infiltration
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Increase water holding capacity
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Decrease soil surface evaporation
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Increase drainage
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Protect water quality
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Suppress weeds
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Attract beneficial insects
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Create a trap crop for insect pests
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Reduce soil erosion
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Control nematodes
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Increase aggregate stability
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Create a windbreak
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Graze livestock – on seasonal or permanent pasture
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Hay or silage production