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Robots measure nature-friendly practices on Cornish farm

A Cornish farmer is trialling different approaches to improve soil health while reducing erosion and flooding 鈥� and using robotics technology to help him measure his success

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Malcolm and Catherine Barrett
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Malcolm and Catherine Barrett

Working in a group of farmers across Cornwall, with Innovative 草榴社区 and Farm Net Zero, Malcolm Barrett trialled methods of sowing maize that minimise ploughing. This including using strip till machinery...

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