COVERING all the bases

With one season having come to an abrupt end it may feel like the last thing you want to do is look forward, but now is a crucial time when it comes to shoot habitat planning. Last year will be one many will wish to forget, which is understandable. But there is much to address to ensure the 2021/2022 season allows you to get back on track quickly.

There are two key areas to focus on now: getting your cover crop plots in good order ready for planting and ensuring you are in a great place to embrace the rapidly changing agricultural landscape.

Plot recovery plan

Many shoots decided to scale back their release programmes while others mothballed