soil biology

A passionate and hands-on individual hoping to transition away from conventional agriculture seeks to become an integral part of an estate with similar aspirations. Please share with potentially interested contacts and e-mail [email protected] for further information.

This is the first of three blog posts in relation to wheat trials using SMART ROTATIONS 3 liquid bacteria sprayed on wheat in 2019 and 2021. This work has been undertaken ‘on farm’ and has been statistically analysed using combine readings through QGIS and R-studio. In previous trials we have...

1st Prize – design will be used for the upcoming Autumn earthworm survey to inspire people to take photos of earthworms, and receive a signed copy of the book: Under Your Feet. 10 x runner-up prizes: copies of the book Under Your Feet. Hosted by the SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) through...

It’s Project Lamport week 5 and we join Agrovista Soil Health specialists Rob Purvis and Robert Wilkin, as they get to the bottom of some of your frequently asked questions. Chris Martin and Niall Atkinson share their knowledge on cover crops, cultivating with metal, changing attitudes towards...

To help you get started with soil monitoring watch our videos on how to do key soil tests, use the Sectormentor For Soils app and look at results on the website. VESS TEST Learn what to look for when you visually analyse your soil structure: EARTHWORM COUNT The best technique for counting...

For all those on the mailing list, Direct Driller Issue 3 was sent to digitally on the 20th June. It can be read here and you will see it has grown to 100 pages, which is where we expect it to stay going forward. https://issuu.com/directdriller/docs/direct_driller_magazine_issue_3 All the...

Soil Health; A Living Perspective Optimising Soil Management for Productivity (6 BASIS points; 2E, 1GM, 3N) with Joel Williams, Tuesday 21st March Sheepdrove Organic Farm Eco-Conference Centre, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 7UU This event is a comprehensive full day presentation...

Soil Health; A Living Perspective Optimising Soil Management for Productivity (6 BASIS points; 2E, 1GM, 3N) with Joel Williams, Tuesday 21st March Sheepdrove Organic Farm Eco-Conference Centre, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 7UU This event is a comprehensive full day presentation...

Notice several threads here which are exploring the SFI (Soil Food Web) approach with compost, compost teas, etc. We've just run one course in Somerset with Zach Wright, who is one of the three SFI soil consultants and it went very well. We've got another scheduled for 18-20 April. Short...

Hi, I am currently studying Agriculture with Agronomy at Newcastle University and am in the process of completing my dissertation. I would hugely appreciate some people on a control traffic farming system coming forward who wouldn't mind me coming and taking some penetrometer readings to...

See attached file for AHDB meeting - 11 am start, now moved to The Village Hall to fit more in Monitor Farm Page (for background details): http://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/get-involved/monitor-farms/crediton-monitor-farm.aspx