soil testing

I know this has been asked before but havent seen anyone mention a west side spreader, obviously wont be the prettiest of spread but is it worth it just for a few acres? i can get lime delivered fine but its not worth getting a contractor out to spread it. cheers

Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland Seven projects in Scotland have received funding of more than £370,0000 under the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF). The projects all aim at tackling climate change and enhancing competitiveness in agriculture and food production sectors...

The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for the Spring Sown Growing for the Environment opened yesterday and closes on the 18th November 2022. The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate for 1ha of eligible crop,and the maximum grant is £5,000. EOI's must be submitted via your RPW...

An innovative programme designed to help farmers find a more sustainable future has concluded with environmental charity LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) gaining three new Demonstration Farms. Resilient & Ready was devised by Corteva Agriscience, offering a mix of practical training, CPD...

Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of stunted plant growth often leading to complete crop losses. Nonetheless, crop starvation for micro or macronutrients can be diagnosed visually, and prompt identification will save the affected yields. Frequent visual symptoms of nutrient deficiency in...

Precision agriculture systems are dynamically developing management systems. They allow farmers to solve a whole spectrum of problems. At the same time, precision agriculture includes a wide range of tools that growers need to master to get the most out of their production. What Is Precision...

Pests are a critical threat to the farming business, and integrated pest management helps growers address and mitigate these risks. Integrated pest management utilizes several methods in complex, thus being a more effective solution to the issue. In particular, eliminating aggressive chemical...

Livestock farming has an elephant in the room...... Static beef price, and lamb struggling to hold it's own, how do we afford fertiliser at £1000 a tonne??? I just cannot see how to cut inputs and still have enough income to cover feed, fuel and fertiliser increases??? Is everyone in the...

Erosion degrades soil quality and is a major reason for farmland loss in the world. Understanding soil erosion causes and its mechanisms will slow down field destruction. Its effects can be quite severe, but prevention and reduction measures, as well as early problem detection, will mitigate the...

I note today in The Sunday Times that Kaleb has done a deal with Severn Trent Water to supply excreta to Jeremys Farm. I am aware of injecting waste water into the soil but JC mentions the more solid product as a fertilizer .What rates do people apply to the soil/crops and when and how.?

NFU Environment Forum member Phil Jarvis recently presented to the BSSS (British Society of Soil Science) led conference at the World Congress of Soil Science in Glasgow. The WCSS (World Congress of Soil Science) is the leading international soil science conference, held every four years in...

Is it too late to stitch clover into existing sward?been waiting for rain now winter is round the corner.

We want to see a coordinated industry approach to improving soil health. One that underpins our productive farming systems, as well as delivering benefits such as carbon storage and resilience to climate change. Investing in the health of the nation’s soil is a key cornerstone to help the UK...

With the use of agricultural inputs under increased scrutiny, standard approaches to crop nutrition are being supplemented by helping the plant to, literally, help itself. CPM finds out how biological technologies are achieving this. By Lucy de la Pasture The 2022 season has sat growers back...

UK farmers announce a self imposed moratorium on carbon trading. Our carbon is not for sale. If you want us to hand it over as part of our dealings with you, tough. "But it's too late". No it isn't. Not if we do this now. Yes, or no ?

Hi, Really could do with trying to get a bit more old tired grassland reseeded next year. I toyed with idea of dd forage rape this summer but been a bit tight on grass and don't really have much use for forage rape/ turnips etc. Do you think I could risk reseeding it with Italian eye grass in...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31. This cut-off date relates specifically to farmers in Zone 1 of the measure, i.e., Armagh/Down. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

Hi all, First time posting. Have always 'lightly' rotated sheep round the farm. We have small fields that lend themselves to it. This is the first year I've made more of a conscious effort. I'm generally moving stock every three days(ish) and using stocking rates that work with this. This has...

When it comes to cover crops and nutrient management, a lot of the focus is on what cover crops can do for soil fertility. Depending on the species being used, they can prevent leftover nutrients from running off into waterways or even produce some fertilizer for future crop use. But how...

Six Soil Management Practices Guaranteed to Produce Best Yields By Ines Hajdu The soil; A primary resource for food production and the most important tool for every farmer. Successful farming depends on the quality of soil, which provides water and essential nutrients to crops. Rich and healthy...