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Learn about the Earthworm Engineers
blog At Soilmentor we have been researching the science behind on-farm earthworms in the European Journal of Soil Science, which recently made some fascinating papers available...Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Fallowing in organic systems - a last resort?
resource Garden Organic A leaflet looking at the pros and cons of leaving land fallow in organic systems to help manage weeds,Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Soil biology, Weeds, People & skills -
Dung beetles: Keeping pasture healthy and livestock happy
blog In the UK, there are around 60 species of dung beetle. By going about their daily business, dung beetles provide an array of ecosystem services...Type, texture & structure, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Biodiversity -
Diverse / Herbal sward mixtures
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Herbal leys with a diverse range of species can help resolve soil fertility problems, making forage legume mixtures hard to resist.Integrated farming, Rotations, Soil biology, Weeds, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Climate -
Use of green waste compost
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Using green waste compost to help manage reductions in soil organic matter in arable soils; reducing fertiliser use, improving soil health, and reducing landfillType, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste -
Integrating leys in arable rotations
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Integrating leys in arable rotations can provide multiple benefits including weed management, soil health and pollinator habitat provision.Integrated farming, Rotations, Soil biology, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Spring Soil Test Challenge - Get a Free Trial of Soilmentor
blog Take a more regenerative farming approach and start monitoring your soil health. Do you accept the Spring Soil Test Challenge? Soilmentor challenge you to do...Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
The return of the natives: grass-clover leys boost earthworm recoveries
blog Earthworms have been in the news recently, with new data confirming that earthworm numbers are low in UK arable soils due to intensive ploughing, repeated...Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Soil biology, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Introduction to Agroecology - PART 1
blog What is agroecology? Agroecology involves understanding ecological processes and applying these concepts to the design and management of agricultural production systems. “ Agroecology is concerned...Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Agroforestry, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Environment & wildlife -
World Worm Week 23rd - 31st March
blog World Worm Week is the 23rd to the 31st of March and in this short video soil scientist Dr. Jackie Stroud from Rothamsted Research explains...Soil biology