New Farming Systems (NFS) 2006 – 2022
The New Farming Systems (NFS) project consists of a set of four experiments funded by TMAF and the JC Mann Trust. These mainly examine three inter-related themes;-
- Fertility building
- Tillage
- Soil amendment use.
These experiments are fully replicated, large plot studies using farm scale equipment and techniques. The core NFS work has enabled a number of other research projects funded and supported by other organisations.
| Code | Research projects | Funder/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NFS110 | Platforms to test and demonstrate sustainable soil management: integration of major UK field experiments | AHDB |
| NFS111 | Improvement of soil structure and crop yield by adding organic matter to soil | AHDB |
| NFS112 | Cover cropping with oilseed radish (Raphanus sativus) alone does not enhance deep burrowing earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) midden | DEFRA / AHDB |
| NFS113 | Sustainable Intensification Platform (SIP) | DEFRA |
| NFS114 | Soil microbial study | CEH |
| NFS115 | The study of soil volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) under annual and perennial cropping systems | Innovate UK |
| NFS116 | Maximising the benefits from cover crops through species selection and crop management | AHDB |