Soil management
Key tools and publications
Soil management videos
These videos feature leading soil management experts discussing practical solutions for some common soil problems.
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Assess soil condition
It is important to thoroughly assess soil structure, texture and its suitability for working. The following publication can assist with choices relating to soil management.
Learn about precision farming
Precision farming technology can be used to help identify and manage soil variability. This can increase the efficiency of farm operations, through improved cultivations and better-targeted fertiliser and agrochemical applications.
No-till
Sowing directly into crop residues without any prior topsoil loosening can help reduce production costs while maintaining or increasing yields. HGCA has issued guidance to help growers assess the opportunities and challenges of no-till.
Improve oilseed rape establishment
Oilseed rape seedlings are susceptible to poor seedbed conditions. The following information can help growers decide how to alter establishment in response to local weather conditions, soil conditions and available machinery.
Associated pages
The following organisations also have soil management information, click on the logo to find out more: