Managing soils to optimise nutrients, soil micro-organisms and the crop itself is key to getting the most out of high yielding varieties, say experts.
Read morePayments for simple measures which maintain and enhance soil health can now be claimed by farmers.
Read moreAlmost £1m has been paid out under a scheme to reward farmers who reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon in their soil.
Read moreA soil strategy to help improve the resilience of arable farming systems has been launched by agronomy experts Agrii.
Read morePoor soil health and structure can exacerbate the environmental impact of crop production – as well as impairing crop performance.
Read moreScientists have developed an innovative way to control a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria.
Read moreHow to improve soil health
ArableSoil Health 24/01/2022
James Warne from Soil First Farming provides informative advice to arable growers looking to improve soil health and crop production
Read moreFarmers are in danger of allowing a leap into regenerative agriculture pull their business out of shape, growers have been warned.
Read moreAdopting a minimum tillage system and moving less soil can increase profitability despite crop establishment challenges, suggest interim trial results.
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