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Soils
28 February 2025
How to measure the size and activity of soil microbial biomass – a key indicator of soil health
18 November 2020
Find out how Andrew Palmer, KE Manager, has been working with stakeholders to assess the value of FYM and the impact it can have on crop productivity
3 November 2020
The webinar covered: Setting up fencing and water troughs for rotational grazing Tracking growth rates and ewe body condition How to measure grass and forage Acting on soil test results Planning for the autumn and winter
21 February 2025
Cereals grower Rob Waterston has managed to grow a robust crop of winter wheat using minimal fungicide inputs
3 September 2020
Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may be broadly defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. There is a wide range of species that can be drawn upon, each with their particular qualities and this factsheet aims to help growers select the most appropriate green manures to fit various roles.
3 September 2020
Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.
10 August 2020
This webinar looks at the theory and principles behind mole drainage and soil loosening, along with practical tips on how to effectively implement these operations in-field.
14 July 2020
Interested in your soil health? This will be a practical session looking at how to assess your soil structure, using a VESS assessment, and your earthworm numbers across the farm. Use this information to inform management practices and hear how this has been put into practice on the AHDB Strategic Farms. Led by Anne Bhogal, ADAS, this will provide a hands on guide to what is needed in-field, a forum to ask your questions and the resources to carry it out for your farm business.
29 May 2020
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) Farm Excellence programme has turned to digital technology to ensure knowledge can still be shared with and between farmers during the current coronavirus pandemic.
16 June 2020
This session will explore the elements of soil health and their connection and influence on soil function. Particular focus areas will include the influence of farming practice on soil health as well as biological systems and, in particular, the beneficial aspects and maintenance of balanced soil microbiomes.
19 October 2020
Chasing yield is no longer the biggest priority for a mother and son farming partnership in Essex
4 March 2025
Two new AHDB publications capture essential soil knowledge to you make even better management choices