Content related to the topic: natural-resources

9 August 2021

Spray application and herbicide efficacy in cereals and oilseed rape

An optimised herbicide application technique will help make every drop count.

21 July 2021

An introduction to the arable weed seedbank

It is important to know the weed species present, as well as their abundance, status and distribution in soils.

24 September 2026

Background to the Sustainable Farming Incentive

The Sustainable Farming Incentive is a government scheme that rewards environmental land management. Find out the latest about the policy.

14 August 2026

Strategic Cereal Farms

Our Strategic Cereal Farms put cutting-edge research and innovation into practice on commercial farms around the UK.

15 September 2021

How to promote and measure root growth and distribution in cereals

How to ensure crops have well-developed root systems for optimum water and nutrient capture.

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.

29 November 2024

Soil microorganisms – fungi and bacteria

Soil microorganisms play a central role in driving soil processes.

29 November 2024

Nematodes as biological indicators of soil health

Nematodes are commonly used as biological indicators.

21 November 2023

Soil microfauna – nematodes

Nematodes are a diverse group, including plant parasites and predators that feed on bacteria, fungi or other nematodes.

21 November 2023

Soil macrofauna – earthworms

Earthworms incorporate organic material into the soil and provide channels for root growth.

7 August 2025

Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) Regulation - Wales FAQs

We provide answers to frequently asked questions about the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) Regulation - Wales.

28 May 2021

The Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations

The Welsh Government has announced the introduction of regulatory measures to address agricultural pollution in Wales, the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021.