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Regenerative Principle Two
Keep the Soil Surface Covered
After harvest (because nearly all distilling approved barley varieties are spring planted varieties) we direct drill cover crops into the fields which include nitrogen fixing and carbon absorbing plants such as phacelia, radishes and black oats. This crop grows throughout the winter and is then killed off by frost in late winter; the spring barley is direct drilled over the top of it.
“The impact of rain drops or burning rays of sun or frost can all harm the soil. A duvet of growing crops, or stubble residues, will protect it.”
Source: Groundswellag.com
Benefits of
Cover Cropping
Benefit
One
- Help boost organic matter content, increasing water holding capacity in the soil.
Benefit
Two
- Help to improve soil health and structure, making it easier to cultivate.
Benefit
Three
- Improve soil biota numbers and activity (particularly worms).
Benefit
Four
- Create cover to prevent soil erosion and keep the soil working.
Benefit
Five
- Are used to capture nutrients left in the soil, and prevent leaching.
