Winter in the UK brings heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and increased risk of sediment and nutrient runoff from farmland. Protecting watercourses before winter safeguards water quality, prevents erosion, maintains soil fertility, and reduces environmental...

  Protect Soils: As autumn winds down and winter rains approach, many UK farmers face the challenge of protecting their soils from erosion, compaction, and nutrient loss. Wet soils can be fragile, and poor management now can affect spring crop performance and...

As winter approaches, UK farmers face increased risks of waterlogging, soil erosion, and nutrient runoff. Partnering with catchment teams can help manage these risks, improve farm resilience, and protect local watercourses. Catchment teams provide expertise, funding...

Gateways and farm tracks are vital for accessing fields, but during wet weather they can become major sources of soil erosion, compaction, and nutrient loss. Managing erosion in these high-traffic areas is essential to protect soil health, prevent water pollution, and...

Grazing livestock in wet conditions can be a major challenge for UK farmers. Wet soils are highly susceptible to compaction, poaching, and erosion, which can reduce productivity, damage pasture, and contribute to sediment and nutrient loss in watercourses. However,...

Chemical fertilisers have played a major role in boosting crop yields over the past century. However, their long-term impact on soil health is raising serious concerns across the agricultural community. Understanding how these synthetic inputs affect the biology,...

Getting fertiliser application right is essential for maintaining soil health, achieving high crop yields, and protecting the environment. Over-application leads to waste and pollution, while under-application can limit productivity. So how do you know how much...

For farmers, soil is the foundation of every crop — and understanding its condition is essential to making informed agronomic decisions. One of the most important but often overlooked aspects of soil health is pH. Knowing how to test soil pH helps you optimise inputs,...

Water is one of the most valuable resources in farming — not only for crops and livestock, but for the surrounding environment and communities downstream. However, turbidity in agricultural runoff is a growing concern, particularly in areas with intensive land use,...