Content related to the topic: natural-resources

Find out what soil organic matter is and why it’s so important.

What is organic matter and why is it important?

See how to perform a ribbon test to assess moisture content before cultivation.

Poorly structured soils reduce water infiltration and can lead to erosion.

Find out why pore spaces between soil aggregates are the most important part of soil structure.

Soil structure is the architecture of the soil.

The ratios of primary particles (sand, silt and clay) in soil define its texture.

Learn the key properties of the six main soil types.

Learn about the geology of soil, including soil depth, stoniness, mineralogy, and texture.

Discover the make-up of different types of soil and how soil is classified.

Find out how we deliver AHDB agronomy information

A structured way to monitor soil health is being delivered by a five-year research programme.