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Companion Cropping for the 2026 Season: OSR, Cereals and Living Mulches
Companion cropping has been moving from niche practice to mainstream arable management for a few years now. Increased interest from growers has looked to improve resilience, reduce inputs and build healthier soils. As the 2026 drilling season approaches, Phil Jarvis, Head of Operations at Oakbank, and Harry Moffat, Senior Advisor, discuss why the focus is not simply on growing a crop, it is also on choosing the right companion for the right outcome. Oilseed rape is coming bac

Phil Jarvis
Jul 316 min read


Getting the Best Out of CIPM3 / IPM3 Companion Cropping
Maximising IPM and soil health with well-designed companion crops under IPM3 / CIPM3. Establishment guidance, research and practical tips.

Ana Reynolds
Jul 23, 20258 min read


Living Mulches in Arable Systems - Mini Guide for UK Farms
What is a living mulch? A living mulch typically consists of low-growing plants - often clovers or another legume - sown between or...

Oakbank Team
May 23, 20255 min read
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