Barley, a versatile cereal grain, serves as a staple food and plays a significant role in various industries, including brewing and animal feed production. To ensure robust growth and maximum yield, getting your nutrient requirements and pH levels for barley near to optimum is essential. It goes without saying, that you will need to do […]
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Barley has been a staple in UK agriculture, serving diverse purposes from livestock feed to brewing. Over time, the methods of storing barley have evolved, transitioning from traditional barns, grain silos, to modern grain stores. Let’s explore this journey and the innovations that have shaped it. History of storing barley crops Barley fields were once
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The ideal sowing rate for barley typically ranges between 100 to 200 kilograms per hectare (kg/ha), depending on various factors such as soil type, climate, barley variety, and desired yield. In optimal conditions, a sowing rate of around 150 kg/ha is commonly recommended for most barley varieties. However, it’s essential to adjust the sowing rate
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Growing barley can be a rewarding experience for beginner farmers. Barley is an easy-to-grow crop that has several valuable advantages. It can be used as an animal and human food source, or as a way to protect topsoil during drought conditions. Barley is a cereal crop that belongs to the grass family. It is a
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