Manure Spreading & Slurry Storage Issues
Farmers in England and Wales are increasingly concerned about managing rising volumes of water on their farms. This year’s heavy rainfall has led to significantly
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Soil Testing & Nutrient Management Planning
England In England the Farming Rules for Water require all farmers to have in date soil tests (dated within the last 5 years) for all
The Importance of Soil Testing
Soil tests are carried out for a multitude of reasons, but the main reason is usually to help plan nutrient inputs for the next crop.
Soils & Farm Inspections
Farming Rules for Water is a set of regulations introduced in April 2018, which mandates that soil testing must be conducted every 5 years on all fields that have had fertiliser or manure applied in the last 3 years, or land you’ve ploughed, sowed or harvested at least once in the last year.
Changes to Autumn Muckspreading Ban Announced
Changes to the rules around autumn muckspreading under the Farming Rules for Water are among a series of measures announced by Defra to help farmers cope with the rise in fertiliser prices
