New gateway unlocks soil potential

The new web-based soils information gateway on this website at www.appliedresearchforum.org.uk/soils was launched and builds on years of research carried out by leading soil experts. It champions the soil-related achievements of more than 15 pioneering farmers and includes tips, solutions and strategies that address common problems.

Examples of profitable and innovative solutions to common soil-related issues have been drawn
from across the farming sectors and contain valuable pointers for other farm businesses. Strategies are outlined, and experts highlight not only how problems have been alleviated, but how the businesses involved have tailored the solutions to boost profitability, tie in with local objectives or fit a business restructure.

The web-based resource also provides a thorough guide to common soil-related issues, such as compaction, water and wind erosion, capping, slumping, poaching and waterlogging.

The launch of the ARF initiative has attracted significant press attention including featuring in the
Farmers Weekly academy series, so exploiting new rules for knowledge transfer.