OptiYield soil analysis – the starting point for winter crop resilience.

by Simon Fox | Sep 12, 2023 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield, Technical Update

The OptiYield expert software system seamlessly integrates with your autumn establishment routine, providing extensive soil analysis information and delivering specific macro/micro nutrient recommendations at each growth stage from establishment and throughout the...

Autumn Sowing 2022- Challenging times indeed.

by Simon Fox | Oct 13, 2022 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield

This year for the first time we face sowing following a drought with very variable moisture levels, combined with uncertain fertiliser prices and availability. Inflation affecting inputs across the board, especially the cost of red diesel, and a drive towards...

The first foundation of OptiYield® CHIPS (Crop Health Improved Performance System)

by Simon Fox | Dec 14, 2021 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield

From 2015 International Year of Soils through to COP26 it has never been clearer that no environmental system works in isolation and to effect any positive and meaningful change, the complex relationships and interdependencies need to be understood. The risk of not...

Autumn focus – achieving stronger autumn establishment & combating CSFB in WOSR.

by Simon Fox | Sep 25, 2021 | News, OptiYield

Autumn Update With the end of harvest in sight for both cereal and potato growers, autumn is making its presence felt both morning and evening, so our thinking turns inevitably to the coming season; field planning, crops, varieties, fertiliser and so on. This year...

Soil: the (in-depth) really big picture for decision making today, tomorrow and evermore….

by Simon Fox | Oct 23, 2020 | News, OptiYield

Autumn and spring planning offer the opportunity to make changes, not just in your choice of crop or variety grown, but more significantly to your farm’s bottom line, soil health and your financial wellbeing. If you change nothing else in the coming season, change...