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Tillage Live announces return of popular Knowledge Trail
Organisers of this month’s Tillage Live event say their Knowledge Trail will return to the show on Thursday, 14 September at Atherstone, Warwickshire. Read more
Direct drilling can boost profits and soil health

Better for light and heavy soils

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How soil analysis can improve productivity and reduce costs

Growers looking to get more out of their soils and improve productivity should start with a field-by-field nutrient analysis, say experts.

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New test unlocks importance of carbon

A new test can identify, measure and compare soil organic carbon content – helping farmers improve and maintain soil health and carbon sequestration.

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Fields leak carbon as drought threatens soil

Drought-hit fenland soils in Cambridgeshire are leaking 112 times as much carbon as nearby fields not on peat soil, suggests a study.

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Be wary of paying twice for SFI applications

Farmers joining Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme are being advised to ensure they avoid unnecessary costs during the application process.

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A biological slurry additive said to reduce solids and ammonia emissions while improving soil nitrogen retention has been launched by Tramspread.

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Managing soils to maximise the synergy between nutrients, soil micro-organisms and the crop itself is key to getting the most out of high yielding varieties, say experts.

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Growers and livestock producers are invited to help develop a new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) standard for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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Payments for simple measures which maintain and enhance soil health can now be claimed by farmers.

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