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Tim Bergins crops in Poland are full of promise

Published: June 20, 2024, 5 a.m.

Despite reports of poor weather in parts of Europe, Tim Bergin, a Dubliner who is farming in Poland and is on this week\u2019s Tillage Edge podcast, says his crops are excellent and he is hopeful for a good harvest. \xa0

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

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The soils on Tim\u2019s farm are clay loam over sand and, if treated right, will drain well, even after heavy rain.\xa0 \xa0

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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.\xa0

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