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Mob grazing at Home Farm, Dorset
Join Innovative Farmers and Tom & Sophie Gregory for a farm walk and discussion on how mob grazing affects soils, pasture growth and yields
Hybrid walnut and common ash intercropped with cereals
Silvoarable systems are farming systems that integrate trees with arable cropping. 
Rothamsted Research
Ever wondered which regenerative arable farming practices are the most effective or which combinations work best together?
Covered, treated manure
In this Field Lab two farmers in Scotland have teamed up with soil expert, Audrey Litterick, Earthcare Technical, to see if there are practical benefits to using bokashi – treating manure with…
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The Gasmet portable soil gas analyser used by the Allerton Project
Our PulsePEP trial will evaluate the novel method of bi-cropping spring peas, spring oats and spring beans in a rotation, looking at the impact on available nitrogen (N) in the following crop.  It…
Soil in hands
Join us as we take a deep dive into the world beneath our feet, from the micro to the macro biology of soils. 
Dung Beetle
Biodiverse farming; making agro-ecology work for farmers, public and animal health and the environment
Infographic
This RASE Infographic describes how you can effectively manage soils to decarbonise and improve biodiversity on your farm. 
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ADAS provides ideas, specialist knowledge and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment. We understand food production and the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations…
Plant count
Join ADAS and AHDB to see the plot demonstrations and discuss pests, weeds and diseases with technical updates and experts on hand.
Cows Grazing at Sunset
This paper aims to summarize the evidence base concerning carbon storage in pasture land used for livestock production.
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Dr Jackie Stroud (Warwick Crop Centre, School of Life Sciences) and colleagues from Baker Consultants talk about their recent work 'listening for earthworms'.
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Dr Mark Ramsden (ADAS) talks about the EU IPM Decisions and IPMWORKS projects, which together are supporting reduction of pesticide use across Europe
Soil
With soil cultivation expert Philip Wright Join ADAS as we discuss how to maintain good soil structure and best cultivation practices.
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The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental.
Farmers and their cover crop
Cover crops should be viewed as a long-term investment in improved soil health and farm management. 
Bluebells
We are delighted to be able to invite you to attend this Farm Walk to hear from the team at Lockerley Estate about how they are working to reduce farm-based emissions whilst storing more carbon into…
SOM Test
This Best4Soil video provides an introduction to the topic of soil organic matter, benefits and how to protect and increase soil organic matter on your field. At the end of the video, you will find…
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Cover crops and green manures have multiple positive effects on the soil health. But like all methods, this best practice has also some disadvantages.