Study shows plant species determine soil microbe benefits
A new study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions…
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‘Golden hoof’ strategy pays off for Cornwall grower
It was a spell in Australia that gave Anthony Ellis of Pensipple Farm, Cornwall, the…
Gypsum helps tackle glacial leftover
Have years of quick fixes meant some sustainable, longer-term solutions to improving soils have been…
Assess soils ahead of cultivations, growers advised
Arable farmers face crucial choices this autumn about how much — or indeed whether —…
Root Rangers add to root and soil insight
Despite being in its first year, the ‘Thriving roots underpinning total soil health’ (Truth) project…
Wheat irrigation required with little rain in the forecast
With just 13mm of rain since the beginning of March, Norfolk grower Michael Wilton will…
Tips for cover crop desiccation on wet ground
Excessively wet soils this year are more likely to be dried by the presence of…
NRM’s updates 2023-2024 interactive soil summary
NRM has updated its interactive soil map alongside its annual soil summary report for last…
Nutrient imbalances revealed in national soil summary
NRM’s annual soil summary report once again highlights the nutrient imbalances across the majority of…
Scottish farmers needed as ‘soil ambassadors’
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are leading a nationwide soil sampling campaign to help…