Better for light and heavy soils

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

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

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

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