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Author: Ashbridge, Ian ian.ashbridgc@rbi.co.uk

Section: BENCHMARKING
Information sharing proves beneficial


Benchmarking success
  • Burrows Hill arable unit, Chatteris, Cambs
  • Five-pass establishment system reviewed
  • New Horsch Pronto cultivator drill = three-pass plough, culti-drill, press system
  • Capital outlay £30,000 â€" £6/ha
  • Faster work saves £3-50/ha + 25% less fuel
  • One fewer tractors saves £13/ha
  • Saved hours invested in other revenue streams

GRAPH: WHEAT â€" ESTABLISHEMNT PASSES: YIELD

PHOTO (COLOR): Fresh approach to establishing wheat has cut costs, saved fuel and freed man hours for other ventures, says Cambs grower Trevor Scott.

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