Using blogging as a tool in student assessment

http://derekdevries.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/the-less-than-definitive-guide-to-grading-student-blogs/#

‘Extreme’ erosion events require practical solutions – 10/12/2011 – Farmers Weekly

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/12/10/2011/129528/Extreme-erosion-events-require-practical-solutions.htm
Excellent article on soil erosion.  Subscription to FWi required.

Field ploughed for first time since 1953

Yesterday we ploughed up a 1954 sward of the legendary Cockle Park mixture. More on this tomorrow.
The field was very difficult to plough, with just 8″ of top soil above a pure clay sub-soil.
The following crop will be winter wheat after which a grass sward will be established again. 

I think its fair to say it will be another 60 years before its ploughed again!

Poor cob setting in maize

These are a few images of maize prop in shropshire.

These incomplete cobs are showing signs of deficiency, but its more a sign of drought than nutrient.

Sadly this is not uncommon this season.