N.Ireland
One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals
Nearly one fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious threat to food security,...
Soil
N.Ireland
CAFRE unveils deep soil carbon coring project
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a large-scale deep soil carbon coring project across its...
Arable
National Soils Inventory now free-to-use
Farmers, NGOs and researchers have welcomed a decision taken by the government and Cranfield University to lift licensing restrictions and...
Machinery
Machinery Focus: Understanding the devil of soil compaction
A great detail of attention is paid to the avoidance of soil compaction by machinery manufacturers, but just what is...
Arable
Concern at decline in English national phosphate balance
New figures from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have indicated that the national balance for phosphate...
N.Ireland
‘Strong’ demand for soil nutrient training – DAERA
Demand has been “strong” so far for training under the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), according to the Department for...
Environment
Soil health to be focus of Yorkshire open farm walk
For several millennia mankind understood the importance of healthy soil. The earth’s thin skin supports all life above it. Around...
N.Ireland
Report: The state of soils in Europe
A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across...
N.Ireland
In-person SNHS training to be made available
Face-to-face Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training opportunities will be made available for farmers over the coming weeks. These will...
Arable
Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability
Agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the...
Agri-Business
Hampshire farm to reveal impacts of soil biology on farm performance
Whitewool Farm is set to host an event centred on how to enhance the biology of soils an the impact...
Agri-Business
AHDB event to explore regenerating soils while maximising grazing
An event organised by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will look at regenerating soils while maximising grazing days....
Agri-Business
Regenerative agriculture study has 'fascinating' findings on benefits
A study being conducted at the University of Leeds Farm is aiming to highlight the “fantastic” benefits of regenerative agriculture....
N.Ireland
Survey to assess ecological state of NI countryside – DAERA
A comprehensive field survey is assessing the ecological state of Northern Ireland’s countryside, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Rural Life
World Food Forum 2023 highlights soil degradation and health
The 2023 World Food Forum (WFF), which is taking place in Rome, Italy, this week, has highlighted how improving soil...
N.Ireland
Spreading lime: Where to buy and average costs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the budget for the National Liming Programme has doubled...
N.Ireland
Impact of catch and cover crops on potassium cycling
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), catch and cover crops form an important cog in the tillage regenerative farming...
N.Ireland
DAERA to open latest phase of £37m soil scheme to farmers
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will open registration for the latest phase of its £37 million soil...
