Contents tagged with soil

Grassland reseeding: ploughing and cultivation top tips

23 April 2021

Grassland reseeding: ploughing and cultivation top tips

From setting up the plough correctly to overseeding, our top tips act as a handy reminder when cultivating for a reseed.
Grassland reseeding: establishment methods

23 April 2021

Grassland reseeding: establishment methods

Our decision tree will help you to decide which reseeding method to choose. We’ve also got information on using a pre-cultivation spray and results from our reseeding survey.
Making better conserved forage campaign – Does CTF have a role in silage fields?

27 March 2026

Making better conserved forage campaign – Does CTF have a role in silage fields?

With at least an estimated 85% of the area of a field covered every year by tractor tyres, the potential impact of compaction from machinery on yield can be significant.

Hampshire farmers reap regen rewards

6 March 2025

Hampshire farmers reap regen rewards

Hampshire Farmer David Miller and AHDB’s Harry Henderson unearth the secrets of regenerative agriculture (podcast and article).
Boosting crop and soil health help reduce fungicide inputs for Wiltshire farmer

21 February 2025

Boosting crop and soil health help reduce fungicide inputs for Wiltshire farmer

Cereals grower Rob Waterston has managed to grow a robust crop of winter wheat using minimal fungicide inputs
Agronomy Week 2020

3 February 2025

Agronomy Week 2020

Agronomy Week will showcase the latest research and provide agronomists with practical management strategies to use across the rotation.
Mole drainage and soil loosening masterclass

10 August 2020

Mole drainage and soil loosening masterclass

This webinar looks at the theory and principles behind mole drainage and soil loosening, along with practical tips on how to effectively implement these operations in-field.
Grower wants to lower inputs to change mind-sets

12 June 2020

Grower wants to lower inputs to change mind-sets

Brian Barker whats to see how far he can reduce inputs in wheat
Black-grass experience inspires farmer to share his story

16 June 2020

Black-grass experience inspires farmer to share his story

Rob Waterston's Newbury Monitor Farm joins AHDB's Farm Excellence programme in the South East.
Soil stabilisation for reduced cost slurry storage

4 June 2021

Soil stabilisation for reduced cost slurry storage

The aim of this project was to investigate the potential of soil stabilisation techniques to increase the range of soils which could be suitable for construction of slurry storage lagoons.
Arable soil management: Cultivation and crop establishment

24 June 2025

Arable soil management: Cultivation and crop establishment

Guidance to help you adapt arable cultivations on a rotational basis
Grass/herbal leys network

13 January 2022

Grass/herbal leys network

The aim of this project is to establish a network consisting of farmers, researchers and industry organisations to investigate the long term rotational benefits of grass/herbal leys

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