Content related to the topic: soils

12 September 2018

AHDB field drainage guide gets essential maintenance

The basic principles of field drainage, as well as maintenance and installation information, are the subject of a revamped practical guide by AHDB.

19 March 2025

Livestock and the arable rotation

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

21 March 2024

How to count earthworms

Counting earthworms is a simple method for assessing soil biological health

19 December 2025

AHDB believes that thriving, sustainable, highly productive business for UK farmers and growers and their supply chain partners delivers a lower environmental impact and goes hand-in-hand with valuing and enhancing the natural environment.

25 June 2018

New Monitor Farm will help Northern Ireland’s farmers face the future

Northern Ireland’s farmers flocked to the launch of AHDB’s new Monitor Farm

14 December 2023

Squab Hall Farm | Cereals and Oilseeds strategic farm

Rob credits the monitor farm programme with giving huge advantages to his own personal and business development

17 February 2026

Precision farming glossary

This A-Z glossary defines many precision farming terms.

6 March 2026

An introduction to field drainage

Discover how, why, and when field drainage is important, as well as best practice for installation, maintenance and repairs.

26 January 2026

Is it better to incorporate or sell straw?

Here are the pros and cons associated with the decision to either incorporate or sell straw.

7 April 2026

The encyclopaedia of arable weeds

This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management

28 January 2026

How to manage weeds in arable rotations

How to improve weed management in a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.

7 October 2024

Oilseed rape disease management guidance

Access disease management guidance for oilseed rape from this page

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