Tim Bergin’s crops in Poland are full of promise

Despite reports of poor weather in parts of Europe, Tim Bergin, a Dubliner who farms in Poland, is on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to discuss his farming operation where crops are said to look excellent and he’s hopeful for a good harvest.

However, Tim does outline the very poor conditions experienced over the autumn last year and the lengths needed to harvest potatoes on his farm.

The soils on Tim’s farm are clay loam over sand and, if treated right, will drain well, even after heavy rain.

All straw is chopped and incorporated back into the soil and Tim is confident he is building soil carbon each year and improving his soils. 

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