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Farmers are always looking for ways to improve farm efficiency, use their resources more wisely and choose the right financial partners. Farming more sustainable for your money and the environment. Once they have made up their minds, they don’t hesitate. We interviewed three farmers who are developing sustainable agriculture, expanding and modernising their farms and …

Three stories of farming: experiences on the road to sustainability Read More »

Every farmer growing cereal crops, especially in Poland, must adopt the right strategy for protecting winter cereals from weeds. The key question is not the selection of a specific active substance or commercial preparation, but the decision on the herbicide protection system. There are three main options to choose from: Autumn protection, Autumn protection with …

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Old farming methods have degraded Lithuania’s soil, and more and more farmers are making changes. Carbon farming, which is rapidly gaining popularity, follows the natural cycle of nature: you to me, me to you. We talk to Agnė Jonelytė, Agronomist at HeavyFinance’s Carbon Farming Programme, about how to take care of the soil to ensure …

Carbon credits on the farm: how to join and how much income to expect? Read More »

This year farmers have faced a range of climate challenges, from late spring snowfall, to lack of rainfall and heatwaves as crops mature. All have coped with these challenges to varying degrees, but the trends show that most had higher expectations of crop quality than the results showed. Different micro-organisms have a decisive influence on …

How to achieve higher yields? An expert points out the 4 stages of plant health Read More »

Taking soil samples after the harvest is the most popular and best time. A specialist explains from A to Z, how to do research and what to look out for in order to be knowledgeable and, most importantly, more money in your pocket. A basic soil analysis is best done every two years. The idea …

Everything you need to know about soil testing Read More »