The Morley Agricultural Foundation with a farm we are in a unique position to host and fund long term arable crop research projects. This enables the results and information to be freely available to all. In 2006 two major initiatives started, based at Morley and delivered by NIAB TAG
Experiments mainly examine three inter-related themes;-
These experiments are fully replicated, large plot studies using farm scale equipment and techniques. Further detail and key findings are highlighted in the following documents:-
NFS Evaluating Cultivation Approaches
NFS The Use of Soil Amendments
NFS Fertility Building and Cover Crops
Many of the long term strategic field trials from NAC are now funded through MENTOR.
The MENTOR project has four key areas of focus around agronomic research and education.
This NIAB led initiative and is guided by an independent advisory group of farmers, agronomists and researchers from across the Industry. NAC has worked successfully with a range of other collaborators to extend the value and scope of the project. The NAC site at Morley (Norfolk) is complemented by sites in Hampshire and Lincolnshire which host field research and collaborative technical open events. Field research undertaken through the NAC initiative focuses on three main themes;-