Crops & Grassland

20 June 2025

Find out how cover crops can help cycle nutrients and bring up nutrients from deeper in the soil profile.

20 June 2025

Find out how cover crop roots can loosen the soil structure and improve access to water and nutrients for cash crops.

14 November 2025

Find out how cover crops can reduce the loss of small particles, like clay and organic matter, from the soil through wind and water erosion.

23 August 2023

Find out how to identify and grow the best cover crop species for your situation.

15 July 2025

Learn how cover crops can benefit the environment, for example, through reduced nutrient losses via run-off and leaching.

6 August 2026

AHDB commissioned ADAS to carry out a GS4 mixes assessment on one of our B&L Monitor Farms.

10 November 2026

As most outdoor pig herds are kept on rented arable land, collaboration between pig keepers and their landlords is crucial.

23 March 2026

Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) guidance on the management of soil acidity and alkalinity.

8 May 2026

Understanding the grass quality will enable you to plan for silage fermentation and help you plan your grass and forage throughout the season

14 March 2023

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

26 January 2026

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

12 August 2026

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

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