Cover Crops Are Free Fertiliser Here’s Why

Cover crops are one of the most effective ways to improve soil fertility naturally while reducing dependence on expensive synthetic fertilisers. In this video, we explain how cover crops work between main crop cycles and how legume species naturally fix nitrogen into the soil. Learn how cover crops improve soil organic matter, strengthen soil structure, reduce erosion, suppress weeds naturally, and improve moisture retention during dry conditions. We also compare the long-term cost benefits of cover cropping versus repeated synthetic input use. Discover how CYOL soil health tracking tools help farmers monitor changes in soil quality, fertility, and productivity over multiple growing seasons. Key message: “Let your soil work for you between seasons.”