Reducing tillage in organic with the roller crimper – James Alexander Vlog
James Alexander explains how he is looking to reduce tillage in an organic system on Litchfield Farm. He explains the roller crimper method to kill off cover crops, and direct drilling into the mulch, and the impacts on weeds and soil health.
*Filmed on Oct 23rd
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12th December 2019Related farming theme:
Key Farming Practices:
- Cover crops
- Direct drilling
- Mechanical weeding
- Minimum Tillage
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