Soils

27 February 2019

2018 is likely to be remembered for some extreme weather. But how will that affect farming in 2019?

16 September 2026

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland.

3 December 2024

Biological soil health testing is a useful method of quantifying the impact of different soil management practices such as the use of cover crops.

3 December 2024

The ‘thinksoils’ manual is a practical guide to soil assessment. It aims to help farmers, land managers, government and non-government advisers to recognise problems with erosion and runoff from agricultural land. Our changing climate makes this issue increasingly important.

26 January 2026

A technical e-newsletter for the arable industry.

23 January 2026

Like many farmers around the UK, one of Rob Fox’s main challenges is to continue improving soil.

26 January 2026

From 2 April 2018 all farmers in England will need to meet new government rules to protect water quality.

20 September 2018

How to collect a soil sample

20 September 2018

AHDB explains how to use the new Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)

20 September 2018

Sward MOT

21 September 2026

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

21 August 2026

Learn how to count earthworms and use the results to assess soil health.

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