TOM IRELAND
400ha arable, Mainly medium loam, with some fen silt hills and heavy hollows, Lincolnshire
“We were running a system based around ploughing and combination drilling, and were fairly happy with the yields we were getting –– but not with our establishment costs. Not having to plough, disc and press twice before drilling means we’ve been able to cut around £120/ha.”
“Despite the wheat’s appearance early in the season, we’ve seen no fall-off in yields. The main difference is in the time, fuel and labour savings we’re making now.”
NOT HAVING TO PLOUGH, DISC AND PRESS TWICE BEFORE DRILLING MEANS WE’VE BEEN ABLE TO CUT AROUND £120/HA.