Three farmers championing soil health and regenerative practices were recognised in the 2025 Soil Farmer of the Year competition. Jointly run by the Farm Carbon Toolkit and Innovation for Agriculture, the award celebrates farmers across the UK who are leading the way in managing soil as a living resource.... Read more

• Soil sulphur deficiency increasing • Supplement for high yielding crops • Mineral polysulphate ideal solution Growers should take care to ensure sulphur deficiency is rectified to optimise plant health, yields and crop quality, says a leading academic. Deficient sulphur levels have become a widespread issue in modern crop... Read more

• Assess soil acidity in every field • Measure for nutrient availability • Remember: test for sulphur too Growers are being reminded to test soil ahead of next season to ensure crops have every opportunity to meet their full potential. Testing for acidity and nutrient availability could help offset... Read more

• Payments for organic matter test • Increase in nutrient management • More profitable farming practices More farmers are taking advantage of Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive to better understand soil health. Defra’s soil testing incentive CSAM1 is part of the wider SFI scheme and offers £6 per hectare and... Read more

A regenerative farming initiative started by commodity trader ADM has exceeded expectations thanks to solid support by farmers, says the company. ADM’s regenerative agriculture programme encourages farmers to implement practices that help to improve soil health and water quality, promote biodiversity – and curb carbon emissions. More than 260... Read more

• Sodden soils after another wet winter • Test properly to assess nutrient status • Take time before drilling spring crops Growers in doubt about the nutritional status of soils this spring should get out in the field and conduct a thorough test, says an agronomist. ProCam agronomist Justin... Read more

As well as giving farms access to finance, the Oxbury Transition Facility helps farmers prove that any changes are delivering results. Carbon footprints will be measured at the start of the facility and will be ongoing to assess reductions in emissions. Satellite imagery and soil testing will measure improvement... Read more

• Flexible terms based on cash flow • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Remain profitable and sustainable Farmers working to improve soil health can take advantage of a new loan agreement with preferential interest rates. Launched by Oxbury Bank, the Transition Facility aims to help farmers continue farming profitably... Read more

A Norfolk-based farming and contracting business has reduced soil compaction after adopting central tyre inflation for its tractor fleet. Working in partnership with Hardingham Farms, HC Beales & Co farms 2,425ha of its own arable crops while providing a contract farming and general contracting service for other farms south-west... Read more