Farmers work with facts they can see, but one of the prime drivers of their farm's long-term viability is right under their feet and therefore out of sight. The key to a farm's profitability, like ...

Building soil organic matter in arable soils is increasingly recognised as important for improving soil structure and water holding capacity, reducing nutrient leaching and providing greater ...

In certain trees, soils can form along branches and can support varied plant and animal life. However, what conditions these ‘canopy soils’ form in, and what kind of biodiversity they support, has ...

Protecting soil health is vital for the health of crops now, and in the future. This ultimate guide covers the key areas of soil health, how to test your soil, the numerous ways you can improve the ...

Intensively used land isn't just harmful to biodiversity we can see – it's also harming the wildlife living under the ground. A new study found that populations of species living in croplands and ...

Shrinking glaciers expose new land in the Arctic, creating unique ecosystems. Researchers studied how microbes colonize these barren landscapes. The study reveals a crucial role for specific fungal ...