Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

20 February 2026

Tests and indicators of soil health

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

14 March 2023

The Albrecht system for soil nutrient testing

Find out about the Albrecht soil test.

14 March 2023

The effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity

Find out how DNA analysis was used to test the effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity.

26 January 2026

Assessing soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms

Case study to show assessment of biological indicators of soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms.

13 March 2023

Arable Market Report - 13 March 2023

In the short-term, optimism over the Black Sea grain deal will likely continue to weigh on prices, though markets will remain volatile with the extension deadline close.

26 January 2026

Soil respiration

Find out how soil respiration can be tested in-field or by laboratory analysis.

27 April 2026

How to assess soil structure

Perform a visual evaluation of soil structure (VESS) with this guidance (view online or order a laminated copy).

17 February 2026

How to determine soil texture

Find out how to determine soil texture, an inherent property of soils.

23 March 2026

Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter

How to measure soil phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, pH and soil organic matter.

15 March 2023

Water infiltration test

A drainpipe test is a simple way to measure infiltration of water into soil.

10 March 2023

Soil brightness satellite maps

Understand how satellite technology can help you determine soil variability.

10 March 2023

Soil scanning surveys

Soil survey systems for identifying differences in soil texture, moisture and organic matter content.