Contents tagged with GREATsoils
28 November 2018
Like many farmers around the UK, one of Rob Fox’s main challenges is to continue improving soil.
6 March 2025
A bonus podcast episode from AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds looks at the latest in practical soil health research.
13 November 2018
AHDB’s Pembrokeshire Monitor Farm met on Wednesday 7 November to look in depth at different cultivation strategies and the impact they have on the soils. We spoke to three of the group to find out more…
13 November 2018
AHDB’s Petworth Monitor Farm group reignited two popular debates at their recent meeting (18 October 2018): discs versus tines and ‘to till or not to till’.
2 October 2018
Grass and herbal leys farm network releases first findings
2 October 2018
A successful 2019 grazing season starts now.
21 March 2024
Counting earthworms is a simple method for assessing soil biological health
20 June 2025
AHDB believes that thriving, sustainable, highly productive business for UK farmers and growers and their supply chain partners delivers a lower environmental impact and goes hand-in-hand with valuing and enhancing the natural environment.
5 July 2018
HGCA Farm Walks, March 2013 - The benefits of using compost
16 May 2024
Discover how, why, and when field drainage is important, as well as best practice for installation, maintenance and repairs.
3 December 2024
Maintaining optimum soil pH values in all parts of the field is essential in order to maintain soil quality and health, crop quality and yield. This guidance document explains why soil pH is important and outlines the impact of soil type and texture on pH.