A wet winter which saw double the usual rainfall in January has helped to replenish aquifers and reduce fears of a repeat drought this summer. Drought-hit areas suffering following lack of rain began to recover following a wet November which received 149% of long-term average rainfall. This helped kick-start... Read more

Waterlogged fields will need special attention to salvage yields this season following one of the wettest starts to the year, say experts. The wettest January for almost 120 years means root stress could lead to failed crops. High rainfall during the last two months following a huge dump of... Read more

• Plan aims to aid soil recovery • UK and Ukraine in partnership • Project boosted by Defra fund Soil scientists from the Royal Agricultural University are examining the impact of Russian bombardments on Ukraine farmland. Researchers in both countries are working together to help soil health recover from... Read more

More than 10,000 visitors attended last month’s Groundswell 2025 event, held on 1-3 July at Lannock Farm, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The sell-out regenerative agriculture festival included over 400 speakers from around the world – among them Prince William and the American “godfather of regenerative agriculture” Gabe Brown.    Visitors... Read more

Soil and wildlife central to success A Cambridgeshire farmer has scooped a prestigious award for integrating arable production and nature to create a profitable business. David Felce received the 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability at a special ceremony last month. The award was organised by BASF, in partnership... Read more

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