Soil Science

Agricultural soil science is a branch of soil science that deals with the study of edaphic conditions as they relate to the production of food and fiber. In this context, it is also a constituent of the field of agronomy and is thus also described as soil agronomy. This section will include information from around the world that will help farmers improve the soils on their farms.
Prebiotics: A Solution for Improving Plant Growth, Soil Health, and Carbon Sequestration? TFF
Soil fertility and productivity are severely impacted by exploitation and degradation processes
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The vital interplay between water and soil in sustainable agriculture TFF
A critical relationship exists between water and soil.
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National soil data in EU countries, where do we stand? TFF
Soil quality, soil health and soil-based ecosystem services
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How Farmers are Improving Soil Health on Their Land TFF
Soil health is the ability of the soil to sustain agricultural productivity and protect environmenta
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Standing up for soil in parliament TFF
The importance of protecting this precious resource to government.
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Healthy soil for healthy yields TFF
A new five-year trial highlights the benefits of improved soil health across the rotation.
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Wider benefits of healthy soils TFF
Sequestering carbon and reduced CO2 emissions are broader societal benefits of min- and no-till
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Annual national soil summary shows nutrient deficiencies across two thirds of UK soils TFF
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A climate wake up call – how farmers can build resilience against weather extremes TFF
Some of the short, medium and long-term measures farmers can consider to build resilience
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Saving Soils for People and Planet TFF
Plants, animals, humans and the planet depend on the quality and health of the soil.
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How to Solve Soil Erosion and Improve Fertility with Contour Farming Methods TFF
As a method for maximizing water resources, contour farming will be an increasingly important tool
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A journey to building healthier soils TFF
“Cut, place, press and cover” is the mantra of South Australian farmer Tom Robinson
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The life of soils: Integrating the who and how of multifunctionality TFF
The life of soils: Integrating the who and how of multifunctionality
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We need to radically change how we monitor soil health TFF
Sustainable management of soil resources needs a new way to understand and measure soil health.
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The Foundation of Food TFF
Our vision for good soil health
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The role of dung beetles on livestock farms TFF
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Soil structure and microbiome functions in agroecosystems TFF
Soil microbiomes drive key functions in agroecosystems
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Why is the soil microbiome important for sustainable agriculture? TFF
The microorganisms present in the soil can have a considerable effect on the health of crop plants.
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Frequent tillage and its impact on soil quality TFF
Tillage has all along been contributing negatively to soil quality.
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