Content related to the topic: soils

6 March 2025

Bonus podcast: the latest on soil health

A bonus podcast episode from AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds looks at the latest in practical soil health research.

13 November 2018

Finding the winning cultivation strategy in Pembrokeshire

AHDB’s Pembrokeshire Monitor Farm met on Wednesday 7 November to look in depth at different cultivation strategies and the impact they have on the soils. We spoke to three of the group to find out more…

13 November 2018

Discs versus tines at Petworth Monitor Farm

AHDB’s Petworth Monitor Farm group reignited two popular debates at their recent meeting (18 October 2018): discs versus tines and ‘to till or not to till’.

26 January 2026

AHDB Guidance to help with new farming rules for water

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

2 October 2018

Rhizoctonia research

State-of-the-art scans reveal real-time root ramifications

20 September 2018

How to collect a soil sample

20 September 2018

How to use the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)

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

20 September 2018

Sward MOT

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

The environment

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.