Content related to the topic: greatsoils

3 September 2026

The research that puts field drainage to the test

Find out about a drainage trial that aims to get water from the wrong place to the right place.

27 October 2026

GREATsoils: Your soil, your business, your goals

Join us for the first webinar in our new GREATsoils journey, a practical programme designed to help you understand your soils, identify priorities and act over the coming year.

20 November 2025

Using tech to talk to soils

As technology advances, so do soil assessment approaches. Ellie Dearlove reflects on some options that promise to add value to tried-and-tested techniques.

3 September 2024

Cultivation and establishment for arable crops: A glossary of terms

Use this glossary to understand words, abbreviations and acronyms used in our crop cultivation and establishment pages.

3 September 2024

The pros and cons of broadcasting seed on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of broadcasting seed and best-practice measures

28 February 2025

The pros and cons of no-till on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of no-till and best-practice measures.

28 February 2025

Cultivator drilling on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of direct drilling with a cultivator drill and best-practice measures.

28 February 2025

Direct drilling on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of direct drilling and best-practice measures.

28 February 2025

Strip tillage on arable land

Find out about the pros and cons of strip tillage.

28 February 2025

Shallow and deep non-inversion tillage methods on arable land

Learn about the pros and cons of non-inversion tillage methods.

17 April 2025

The pros and cons of reduced tillage on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of reduced tillage and best-practice measures.

17 April 2025

The pros and cons of ploughing arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of ploughing and best-practice measures.