Growing sunflowers with maize as a companion crop
Investigate whether growing sunflowers as a companion crop to maize in west Wales climate can provide an additional protein to support the cows’ diet. Once harvested the field will be sown with ryegrass which will limit potential soil erosion issues over winter. Data will be collected on crop yields, crop health, starch & protein values, and economic value of potentially reduced bough in protein. This TOF will contribute to the Sustainable Land Management outcomes including:
- Resilient and productive farms
- Reduce, reuse and recycle inputs, nutrients and waste
- Reduce on farm emissions and maximise carbon sequestration
- Protect and enhance the farm ecosystem