News
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Quick update
The arable team at Bedfordia finally finished drilling the wheat and beans two weeks ago. The continuing cold temperature has slowed the establishment of some of the wheat and not helped the oilseed rape. However, the dry weather has meant that we are well on the way with digestate and slurry spreading and on top […]
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No-till technology being tested on Bedfordia Farm
In Autumn 2020 we began several direct drilling trials at the Milton Parc Farm to test if this method is a viable alternative to our traditional cultivation. We hired a 6m Horsch Avatar for these trials from Oliver’s. This Spring we had the opportunity to trial Horsch’s 12m against their 6m Avatar. These two drills […]
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Nesting news
It’s a busy time of the year for our avian friends who are in full song attracting mates before creating intricate nests, ready to receive their clutches of eggs. Blackbirds, Ravens and Tawny Owls are among the first birds to produce a brood by the end of March and the Blackbird can go on to […]
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Sunshine brings out the spraying team at Milton Parc
Darren and Steve are busy out in the sunshine today spraying the wheat with fungicide. Fungicides are used to get rid of the fungi or spores that inhibit the growth of wheat, affecting the quality and yield of the crop.
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Fighting talk
The beginning of March heralds the start of the boxing season. Brown Hares are at their most active at this time of year, with early morning and late evening being the best times to see them spar as tensions mount. Brown Hares love open arable land with suitable margins and set-aside for cover. They can […]
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