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Contrasting soil tillage effects on UK organic spring wheat
resource Royal Agricultural University RAU research providing insights into effects of different levels of tillage on soil density, weeds, and wheat yields.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Weeds -
Cover crops in a no-tillage system
resource AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds One of the AHDB 'Farmer Experience' profiles providing insights into how and why Jake Freestone of Overbury Farms uses cover crops.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Characterisation of soil quality following conventional & non-inversion tillage
resource Royal Agricultural University Interesting research from the RAU exploring the effects of different forms of tillage on soil chemical and biological properties.People & skills, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops -
Tillage & undersowing effects on organic wheat yield components & yield
resource Royal Agricultural University RAU research providing insights into impacts of tillage and undersown crops on winter and spring wheat.People & skills, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Weeds -
Opportunities for cover crops in conventional arable rotations
resource AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds An introduction to the potential environmental and agronomic benefits of cover crops in arable systems.Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Organic matter, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Soil assessment methods
resource Organic Research Centre / Soil Association / Earthcare Technical Tips to help you choose the most appropriate methods to assess and manage your soil health - provided by the GREATSoils project team.Type, texture & structure, People & skills -
Fertility Building
resource Duchy College Using legumes and farming practices to maximise on free nitrogen (N); improve N availability, increase the amount fixed, minimise losses.Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Sort out your soil
resource Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic This Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic publication provides detailed, practical information to help you select and use green manure crops.Organic matter, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Manifold green manures - Part 4: Large birdsfoot trefoil, meadow pea and white clover
resource The Organic Research Centre An article outlining properties of three species that could be considered for fertility-building mixes, trialed in the Legume LINK project.Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Garden Organic’s Soil Information Pack
resource Garden Organic A pack introducing some essential basics for growers, helping promote understanding and improve the management of soilType, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
A Guide to Better Soil Structure
resource National Soil Resources Institute The National Soil Resources Institute’s practical guide to understanding, assessing, maintaining and improving soil structure.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Climate, Natural resources & waste