Content related to the topic: soils

Perform a visual evaluation of soil structure (VESS) with this guidance (view online or order a laminated copy).

Find out how to determine soil texture, an inherent property of soils.

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

A drainpipe test is a simple way to measure infiltration of water into soil.

Understand how satellite technology can help you determine soil variability.

Soil survey systems for identifying differences in soil texture, moisture and organic matter content.

Discover the science driving more precise ways to determine soil variability

The soil health scorecard has been tested at a long-term experimental site exploring fertiliser use as a key driver of soil biology.

The soil health scorecard has been tested at a long-term experimental site exploring pH as a key driver of soil biology.

Organic materials provide a range of beneficial effects to improve soil health

The soil health scorecard approach has been tested by farmers across a range of production systems in the UK.

All assessments require a robust soil sampling strategy.