RESEARCH & FIELD TRIALS

Real trials. Real farms. Real results.

Our research hub hosts field-scale trials, backed by a network of satellite farms for large-scale work or trials you want run separately from the hub. Every trial is managed with ARM software, and as trials progress we will publish video and content explaining the process and results.

Current & upcoming trials

Twelve field-scale trials commencing between 2026 and 2027.

Q3 2026

AD Digestate

Managing and applying AD digestate while assessing its effects on soil health, fertility and crop performance — showing its ability to offset chemical fertilisers and the cost savings farmers can achieve whilst maintaining output.

Q4 2026

Gypsum vs Lime — Grassland

Comparing gypsum and lime on grassland to assess their effects on soil health and nutrient availability, along with grass productivity and palatability.

Q3/Q4 2026

Catch Crops for N Capture

Two catch-crop mixtures evaluated for nitrogen capture, reduced nutrient losses and improved soil health — then incorporated back into the soil to benefit the following crop.

Q4 2026

Green Dock Beetle

Using dock beetles (gastrophysa viridula) as a natural, biological alternative to chemical sprays for controlling dock infestations in grassland.

Q4 2026 & Q3 2027

Pig Slurry Variability

Assessing variability in pig slurry nutrient content to improve nutrient management, optimise fertiliser applications and link with the Nitrates Directive — scientific testing plus practical application.

Q4 2026 & Q2 2027

Biorefinery Juice as Biofertiliser

Applying the by-product of protein extraction from fresh grass (Biorefinery GLAS project) as a biofertiliser to assess soil fertility, crop growth and nutrient recycling.

Q4 2026 / Q2 2027

High Protein Beans

Evaluating faba bean varieties for yield, protein content and potential as a sustainable protein crop — grown, harvested and processed into high-protein feed materials.

Q2 2027

Fibre Hemp for Construction

Growing fibre hemp under local conditions, processing it into hempcrete blocks and comparing carbon sequestered vs the emissions of equivalent concrete.

Q2 2027

Flax / Linseed for Oil

Growing linseed under local conditions, then harvesting and processing it into oils available for personal use.

Q2 2027

Biodiesel from Oilseed Rape

Growing oilseed rape from scratch, pressing it for oil and incorporating it into biodiesel — evaluating the viability of offsetting conventional diesel.

Q2 2027

Liquid N vs Granular N

Comparing liquid and granular fertiliser applications — showing how liquid, done correctly, can cut fertiliser use by roughly 30–50% with the same output.

Q2 2027

Sustainable Spuds

Sustainable potato production using biofertilisers to offset chemical fertilisers whilst maintaining yield and quality — across different varieties.

Bring your own trial

FLEXIBLE ZONES

Biodiversity & ecology

Our research hub has zones varying in nature and size suited to biodiversity and ecology trials. We can accommodate just about any project — at the hub or on a satellite farm. Send us an outline and we will draft a no-obligation proposal.

FROM Q2 2027

Indoor trials

Indoor trials at our research hub and Lisheen site — completely open and flexible. Expected areas include fruit, herbs, vegetables, flowers & foliage, pests & diseases, and plant nutrition.

Want to run a trial with us?

Large-scale trials on satellite farms, hub-based research or indoor work — outline your project and we will draft a no-obligation proposal.