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Soils
23 May 2019
This soil management guide is a practical manual for growers and agronomists with the primary focus on soil assessment and management in horticultural cropping systems.
27 September 2022
This factsheet outlines a simple method for measuring infiltration in the field. It also explains how adding organic matter to soil can improve soil structure and water infiltration.
29 July 2022
Despite growing interest in green manures using them in intensive vegetable rotations is particularly difficult. This has led to few large-scale vegetable and salad growers using them. This case study details the main green manure species suitable for use in high value vegetable and salad rotations, and summarises the benefits they can bring.
9 June 2022
Read about how to count worms to help check the health of your soils
6 July 2022
With the UK in a state of uncertainty over its direction in the coming years, we speak to Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, George Eustice, to get the low-down on the Government’s plans for a fitter future
14 November 2019
14 August 2018
The earthworm count is a quick and easy soil testing method, plus it’s a great indicator of your soil structure and health.
9 September 2019
Growers are becoming increasingly interested in soil health and how it affects the success of their business. The information in this webinar will help growers to make changes to their soil
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29 September 2021
This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management
17 March 2021
Build an integrated pest management (IPM) approach for this disease
29 June 2022
The Growing Media Review magazine provides the latest industry progress and research in the work towards helping the horticulture industry reduce its reliance on peat. This edition explores a new model to predict the performance of different growing media blends and takes a look at commercial success stories across the supply chain.
9 February 2023
Conductivity is a useful measurement of total salt content of a soilless substrate and provides growers with an indication of the strength of feed solution within a container grown crop. This factsheet explains what conductivity is and how best to measure and manage it.