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Countryside Stewardship capital grants are available now, and you can apply at any time of the year.

We present an overview of government schemes that aim to benefit the environment, to help you find what’s right for your farm.

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

Find out about the Albrecht soil test.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understand how satellite technology can help you determine soil variability.