--- title: Projects --- [Skip to content](https://thearc.farm/projects#main-content) [![Main Logo Colour](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Main%20Logo%20Colour.png?width=2000&height=778&name=Main%20Logo%20Colour.png)Homepage](https://www.thearc.farm?hsLang=en) - [Research Model](https://thearc.farm/research-model?hsLang=en) - [Explain](https://thearc.farm/explain?hsLang=en) - [Evidence](https://thearc.farm/evidence?hsLang=en) - [Experiment](https://thearc.farm/experiment?hsLang=en) - [Exchange](https://thearc.farm/exchange?hsLang=en) - [Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects) - [ADOPT](https://thearc.farm/adopt?hsLang=en) - [Network](https://thearc.farm/network?hsLang=en) - [ARC Innovators](https://thearc.farm/innovators?hsLang=en) - [News & Updates](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates?hsLang=en) [Connect](https://thearc.farm/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Research Model](https://thearc.farm/research-model?hsLang=en) - [Explain](https://thearc.farm/explain?hsLang=en) - [Evidence](https://thearc.farm/evidence?hsLang=en) - [Experiment](https://thearc.farm/experiment?hsLang=en) - [Exchange](https://thearc.farm/exchange?hsLang=en) - [Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects) - [ADOPT](https://thearc.farm/adopt?hsLang=en) - [Network](https://thearc.farm/network?hsLang=en) - [ARC Innovators](https://thearc.farm/innovators?hsLang=en) - [News & Updates](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates?hsLang=en) [Connect](https://thearc.farm/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Projects ### Actionable findings from on-farm research [Featured Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#Featured) [All Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#All) [Digital Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#Digital) [Irrigation Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#Irrigation) [Nutrition Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#Nutrition) [Soil Projects](https://thearc.farm/projects#Soil) ## Sharing the results of research Collaboration and knowledge exchange is a central to ARC's ethos. The more people who can learn and benefit from research, the better. On this page you can find out about: - Updates and results from current ARC Projects - Upcoming research opportunities - Findings and knowledge exchange from completed projects If you want to get involved in on-farm research with ARC, you need to become an [ARC Innovator](https://thearc.farm/innovators?hsLang=en). [![Six new ADOPT projects get go-ahead with ARC](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_557049844.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_557049844.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/six-new-adopt-get-go-ahead?hsLang=en) ADOPT Sep 25, 2026 ### [Six new ADOPT projects get go-ahead with ARC](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/six-new-adopt-get-go-ahead?hsLang=en) Six new ADOPT projects approved for ARC. Currently searching for participants for Facilitator Support Grant applications. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/six-new-adopt-get-go-ahead?hsLang=en) ## Featured projects ![dusan-ristic-dIAJhwUnO3w-unsplash](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/dusan-ristic-dIAJhwUnO3w-unsplash.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=dusan-ristic-dIAJhwUnO3w-unsplash.jpg) ## Performance Live ### Sustainable, scalable, cost-effective benchmarking Farm benchmarking increases understanding and improves crop performance. Previous initiatives like YEN and Farm Bench demonstrated the value of benchmarking but crop performance but ultimately struggled to find a sustainable operating model. Performance Live aims to use satellite data to build a more cost-effective, sustainable and scalable crop benchmarking system. ![IMG\_2073](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Photos%20and%20Portraits/IMG_2073.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=IMG_2073.jpeg) ## Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club ### Testing which tools can improve crop nutrition decisions There are an ever increasing number of tools promising to save fertiliser or increase yield through a range of sensing, measurement, data analytics and forecasting technologies. But independent results from on-farm trials and usage are limited. The Crop Nutrition Club is a collaborative projects with farmers testing new technology and sharing what works. ![Compost and tractor](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Compost%20and%20tractor.jpg?width=3180&height=2168&name=Compost%20and%20tractor.jpg) ## High-Capacity Composting ### Quantifying the benefit of compost Using manures can be impractical and lead to nutrient losses to air and water. Composting material first makes it easier to handle and can contribute to better soil health. This project is testing a new high-capacity composter that can cope with high volumes of manure and agronomically testing the output for crop yields and soil health. # All ADOPT funded projects - [AI for Agronomy](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/ai-for-agronomy?hsLang=en) How can trusted information be accessed using AI toools to help crop husbandry decisions? This project tests an AI tool to support field decisions. - [Aquagrain](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) Testing whether using Aquagrain as a soil amendment can reduce irrigation requirements and improve yields & quality of salad and vegetables on sandy soils. - [High Capacity Composting](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) Testing a new high-capacity composter to improve slurry management and make it easier for farmers to use organic matter to improve soil. - [Performance Live](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/performance-live?hsLang=en) An ADOPT funded project to look at how to make farm benchmarking scalable, sustainable and cost-effective by integrating satellite and precision farming data. - [Removing limitations to yield in long-term no-till](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/removing-limitations-to-yield-in-long-term-no-till?hsLang=en) This ADOPT-fund project invetigates how to overcome yield limitations observed in long-term no-till arable rotations in which regenerative practices have improved soil structure and biology, but yields have plateaued or declined. - [Smart Irrigation](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-irrigation?hsLang=en) Testing ways to improve precision in irrigation to reduce over-watering and potential harm to soils and crops from excessive water. - [Smart Slurry](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-slurry?hsLang=en) The nutrient content of slurry is variable and its interaction with crops and soil is not simple to predict. This project is looking at ways to improve decision making around slurry use. - [Static Compost](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) Trialling a static composter which aims to use ventilation rather than regular turning and moving to aid the composting process, saving time and money. - [Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) A group of farmers are testing a range of technologies including sensors, satellites and sofware to improve accuracy and timing of crop nutrition decisions. # Digital projects [![AI for Agronomy](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_514645886.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_514645886.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/ai-for-agronomy?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [AI for Agronomy](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/ai-for-agronomy?hsLang=en) How can trusted information be accessed using AI toools to help crop husbandry decisions? This project tests an AI tool to support field decisions. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/ai-for-agronomy?hsLang=en) [![Performance Live](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images%20-%20farming/dusan-ristic-dIAJhwUnO3w-unsplash.jpg?width=400&height=225&name=dusan-ristic-dIAJhwUnO3w-unsplash.jpg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/performance-live?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Performance Live](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/performance-live?hsLang=en) An ADOPT funded project to look at how to make farm benchmarking scalable, sustainable and cost-effective by integrating satellite and precision farming data. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/performance-live?hsLang=en) # Irrigation projects [![Hands holding soil](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/seth-cottle-lyMZdag-zgQ-unsplash.jpg?width=400&height=225&name=seth-cottle-lyMZdag-zgQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Aquagrain](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) Testing whether using Aquagrain as a soil amendment can reduce irrigation requirements and improve yields & quality of salad and vegetables on sandy soils. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) [![Irrigation water spray](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_453199840.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_453199840.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-irrigation?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Smart Irrigation](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-irrigation?hsLang=en) Testing ways to improve precision in irrigation to reduce over-watering and potential harm to soils and crops from excessive water. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-irrigation?hsLang=en) # Nutrition projects [![Static Compost](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_339458814.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_339458814.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Static Compost](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) Trialling a static composter which aims to use ventilation rather than regular turning and moving to aid the composting process, saving time and money. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) [![Smart Slurry](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1838007274.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_1838007274.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-slurry?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Smart Slurry](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-slurry?hsLang=en) The nutrient content of slurry is variable and its interaction with crops and soil is not simple to predict. This project is looking at ways to improve decision making around slurry use. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/smart-slurry?hsLang=en) [![Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1565.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=IMG_1565.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) A group of farmers are testing a range of technologies including sensors, satellites and sofware to improve accuracy and timing of crop nutrition decisions. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) [![High Capacity Composting](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images%20-%20farming/Compress%20nutrient%20touch.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=Compress%20nutrient%20touch.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [High Capacity Composting](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) Testing a new high-capacity composter to improve slurry management and make it easier for farmers to use organic matter to improve soil. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) [![ARC's first ADOPT Project: Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2462.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=IMG_2462.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/arcs-first-adopt-project-yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [ARC's first ADOPT Project: Yorkshire Crop Nutrition Club](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/arcs-first-adopt-project-yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) ARC's first ADOPT project is the Yorkshire crop nutrition club [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/arcs-first-adopt-project-yorkshire-crop-nutrition-club?hsLang=en) # Soil health projects [![Static Compost](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_339458814.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=AdobeStock_339458814.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Static Compost](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) Trialling a static composter which aims to use ventilation rather than regular turning and moving to aid the composting process, saving time and money. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/static-compost?hsLang=en) [![Hands holding soil](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/seth-cottle-lyMZdag-zgQ-unsplash.jpg?width=400&height=225&name=seth-cottle-lyMZdag-zgQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Aquagrain](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) Testing whether using Aquagrain as a soil amendment can reduce irrigation requirements and improve yields & quality of salad and vegetables on sandy soils. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/aquagrain?hsLang=en) [![Digging a soil inspection pit](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Investigating%20soil%20quality.jpg?width=400&height=225&name=Investigating%20soil%20quality.jpg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/removing-limitations-to-yield-in-long-term-no-till?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [Removing limitations to yield in long-term no-till](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/removing-limitations-to-yield-in-long-term-no-till?hsLang=en) This ADOPT-fund project invetigates how to overcome yield limitations observed in long-term no-till arable rotations in which regenerative practices have improved soil structure and biology, but yields have plateaued or declined. [Read More](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/removing-limitations-to-yield-in-long-term-no-till?hsLang=en) [![High Capacity Composting](https://thearc.farm/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images%20-%20farming/Compress%20nutrient%20touch.jpeg?width=400&height=225&name=Compress%20nutrient%20touch.jpeg)](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) ADOPT ### [High Capacity Composting](https://thearc.farm/newsandupdates/high-capacity-composting?hsLang=en) Testing a new high-capacity composter to improve slurry management and make it easier for farmers to use organic matter to improve soil. 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