Contents tagged with soil health

The Resilient Farm Roadshow

8 January 2026

The Resilient Farm Roadshow

This roadshow is a collaboration between AHDB and Agricology, a free knowledge platform that supports farmers in adopting agroecological and regenerative practices through practical resources, events and partnerships to promote sustainable farming.
Shropshire: Soil health before and after SFI

15 October 2025

Shropshire: Soil health before and after SFI

Join us at New House Farm for an on-farm meeting to look at soil health before and after SFI options.
Lessons from the Netherlands about phosphate regulation

12 June 2025

Lessons from the Netherlands about phosphate regulation

We took a group of British farmers to see first-hand how the Dutch have addressed phosphate challenges in such a densely farmed landscape.

To plough or not to plough - with John Pawsey

28 January 2025

To plough or not to plough - with John Pawsey

Evaluating shallow ploughing as an option for the maintenance of soil health.
Practical soil management

18 October 2024

Practical soil management

Learn about soil management practices including drainage, cultivation and crop establishment as well as how to identify and deal with common soil problems.
Wind and water erosion of soil

16 October 2025

Wind and water erosion of soil

Heavy storms, strong winds or prolonged rainfall can cause surface run-off and soil erosion, particularly if the soil is not protected by cover.
Soil compaction from machinery

11 April 2025

Soil compaction from machinery

Compaction by machinery is seen where there has been traffic on wet or recently cultivated soils. All soil textures can show damage from compaction.
Soil compaction by livestock

28 November 2025

Soil compaction by livestock

Recognise the impact livestock can have on soils and learn some of the ways to repair and prevent soil damage.
Soil capping and slumping

28 February 2025

Soil capping and slumping

When heavy rain or irrigation falls onto bare soil, it can cause soil capping and slumping.
Soil-related problems and solutions

17 October 2024

Soil-related problems and solutions

A number of soil-related issues can occur. Discover how to identify and address them.
Soil health scorecard seeds companion crop push at Monitor Farm

14 November 2023

Soil health scorecard seeds companion crop push at Monitor Farm

How an AHDB monitor farmer used scorecards to change the farm’s cropping strategy.
Tests and indicators of soil health

11 April 2025

Tests and indicators of soil health

Soil assessment methods cover physical, chemical and/or biological indicators.

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