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18 October 2024
Learn about soil management practices including drainage, cultivation and crop establishment as well as how to identify and deal with common soil problems.
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17 October 2024
An AHDB Dairy-funded study assesses the impact of compaction on grassland productivity.
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17 October 2024
Heavy storms, strong winds or prolonged rainfall can cause surface run-off and soil erosion, particularly if the soil is not protected by cover.
17 October 2024
Compaction by machinery is seen where there has been traffic on wet or recently cultivated soils. All soil textures can show damage from compaction.
17 October 2024
Recognise the impact livestock can have on soils and learn some of the ways to repair and prevent soil damage.
18 October 2024
When heavy rain or irrigation falls onto bare soil, it can cause soil capping and slumping.
17 October 2024
A number of soil-related issues can occur. Discover how to identify and address them.
3 September 2024
Use this glossary to understand words, abbreviations and acronyms used in our crop cultivation and establishment pages.
3 September 2024
Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of broadcasting seed and best-practice measures
3 September 2024
Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of no-till and best-practice measures.
3 September 2024
Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of direct drilling with a cultivator drill and best-practice measures.