The recent hike in fertiliser price has seen production costs skyrocket for arable farmers. We speak to four farmers from across the country to find out
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Robert Price, Rooksnest Estate, Berkshire
Like many successful racehorse trainers, Robert Price looks to produce a winning performance and he has succeeded in this at the Rooksnest Estate by overhauling the arable business.
Nestled in the Lambourne valley known for its racehorses, the farm’s challenging soils mean he is never going to see the very high yields achieved on much kinder soils.
Instead, he is focused on adding value where he can by earning valuable premiums.
Cutting costs is also a key aim, and a change in establishment system and the adoption of controlled traffic farming has brought a big cut in fuel use.