Practical guide to monitoring soil carbon launched
A new practical guide to assessing soil carbon promises to answer farmers’ key questions at a time when many are looking to understand their soil health. (more…)
Cereals 2021 will go ahead as planned and approved
The Cereals Event will go ahead as planned despite the delay in the lifting of lockdown restrictions, as it will still comply with local and national legislative measures, organisers have confirmed. (more…)
NIAB’s Soil Hole is rooting for you
Most farmers will dig a hole to assess their soil health, but it’s not often they get the chance to literally get below ground to assess the impact of different crops on soil structure. But at this year’s Cereals Event (30 June – 1 July) in Lincolnshire, farmers can do just that. (more…)
New rapid test kit to preserve phosphate supplies
Dr Susan Tandy
It is reported that global phosphate sources may only last 30-100 years at current usage rates, ending the supply of phosphate fertilisers - but a new rapid in-field soil test…
Are biostimulants worth the hype?
The biostimulant market has exploded in recent years, offering an answer to reduced chemical inputs and big healthy crops, but do they actually do what it says on the tub? (more…)
Ferment organic matter to build soil health
Farmers who want to increase soil organic matter and health – while also reducing their CO2 footprint – should consider fermenting their manure rather than composting it. (more…)