Farmyard manure paying dividends for UK arable farmers

Livestock are playing an increasingly important role on arable farms, not just because of rising fertiliser costs, but because of the need to improve soil health, reduce reliance on chemicals, increase carbon capture and ensure efficient nutrient management. Rob Atkin, NFU combinable crops board member farms 390ha of arable cropping and 265 beef cattle on 488ha of copper marl/black silty soils in Staffordshire and says the cattle play a vital role in his cereal business. They provided 500 ton