Contents tagged with soil
1 December 2023
Discover different types of organic matter that can be added to soil and understand the varying impacts they can have.
29 November 2024
See how to perform a ribbon test to assess moisture content before cultivation.
29 November 2024
Poorly structured soils reduce water infiltration and can lead to erosion.
29 November 2024
Find out why pore spaces between soil aggregates are the most important part of soil structure.
19 December 2024
Learn about the geology of soil, including soil depth, stoniness, mineralogy, and texture.
12 December 2022
A structured way to monitor soil health is being delivered by a five-year research programme.
14 July 2021
AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.
14 July 2021
A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.
15 September 2021
How to ensure crops have well-developed root systems for optimum water and nutrient capture.
21 November 2023
Soil organisms help bind soil into stable aggregates.