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13 October 2023
Soil biological health can be improved with organic matter inputs, reduced tillage and increased rotational diversity.
3 December 2024
In a healthy soil, the interactions between chemistry, physics and biology are optimised for the conditions in that place.
16 June 2025
Soil constantly wets and dries in response to numerous factors, such as rainfall, evaporation and plant transpiration.
20 June 2025
Read about the Defra/WRAP funded project on the use of digestate and compost in agriculture
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20 June 2025
Discover different types of organic matter that can be added to soil and understand the varying impacts they can have.
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29 November 2024
See how to perform a ribbon test to assess moisture content before cultivation.
29 November 2024
Poorly structured soils reduce water infiltration and can lead to erosion.
29 November 2024
Find out why pore spaces between soil aggregates are the most important part of soil structure.
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19 December 2024
Learn about the geology of soil, including soil depth, stoniness, mineralogy, and texture.
12 December 2022
A structured way to monitor soil health is being delivered by a five-year research programme.