A new project will evaluate ten different soil health indicators to create a framework for farmers to manage the health of their soil better. The project is being led by researchers from the Organic Research Centre (ORC) and researcher Dr Julia Cooper says the research is set to directly address a significant barrier for farmers: the challenge of effectively monitoring and managing soil health. “Farmers often lack clear, accessible and affordable ways to evaluate the health of their soil, which makes informed management decisions difficult. “The project will create a ranked list of early indicators of soil health coupled with…