Case Studies
Good soil management is fundamental for productive and sustainable agriculture. Under the Single Farm Payment Scheme land must be maintained in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC). New legislation, in association with production and environmental drivers, has resulted in a renewed focus on soil management.
Cropping systems largely influences soil structure and soil fertility. Crop rotations help increase yields overall, can build soil organic matter and improve soil fertility.
Through the Applied Research Forum (ARF), the agricultural levy bodies have been able to work together to look at the importance of a rotational approach to soil management. In addition, the ARF have been able to gain a wider understanding of soil management issues that may arise as a result of sector specific activities, and the mitigation and remedial techniques adopted by the respective sectors.
To complement existing provision on soil management, the ARF have produced a series of soil-related best practice case studies. The case studies illustrate how growers from different sectors have tackled soil management issues.
The Soils Information Gateway provides a central resource for soil management. Development of this new web based resource follows the recommendation in a report by Newcastle University. The report, commissioned by the ARF examined available information on soil management; publications and training resources, and made a number of recommendations to improve awareness and access to these facilities. The report recognised the role levy bodies play in ensuring farmers have access to the information / training resources available through other organisations.
In addition to providing access and links to a comprehensive list of publications and training organisations, the case studies provide supporting information on best practice. | 
Bookmark this page
Contact us
Links
Site Design
