Content related to the topic: soils

23 January 2026

Stepping forward into regenerative agriculture

AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Teresa Meadows looks closer at the technique with no ‘easy button’ (blog)

3 September 2020

Green manures – species selection

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 – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

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.

24 June 2025

Arable soil management: Cultivation and crop establishment

Guidance to help you adapt arable cultivations on a rotational basis

9 September 2026

Integrated pest management (IPM) of cereal diseases

Our guidance covers major and minor diseases that affect wheat, barley, oats, rye and triticale.

5 October 2026

Principles of soil management

Learn about the fundamental soil health principles and how to manage the biological, chemical and physical condition of land.

10 March 2026

Soil and forage testing companies

A list of companies that offer soil testing and/or forage analysis.

10 October 2025

Soil fertility and structure for rotational grazing

Maintaining good soil health is essential to optimise production from both grazing and silage swards. In this section, you’ll find out how to assess your soil and see how beef farmer, Johnny Haimes uses his nutrient management plan.

23 January 2026

Clubroot is patchy, diverse and requires targeted treatment

Guidance to help farmers map clubroot pressures and identify management options, which include targeted treatment at problematic patches, has been updated.

10 January 2025

Measuring groups of microorganisms in soil

DNA techniques are being researched to estimate the effect of soil- and crop-management practices on soil microbial communities.

23 January 2026

Soil health: Let’s get physical (chemical and biological)

Our soil health scorecard can reveal the state of the land. This article explains how.

21 August 2026

The soil health scorecard

Create an at-a-glance snapshot of soil health. Download the scorecard for England and Wales (below) and get the tool for Scotland.