Soil testing is one of the most essential yet often overlooked steps in construction and infrastructure development. When building residential properties, large commercial complexes, or civil ...

Farmers are invited to join a new research project that aims to develop a soil health sensor that measures microbial diversity and fungal-to-bacterial ratio to improve farm productivity. The ...

The impact of soil type and land use on the ability of farms to improve soil organic matter levels is being investigated in a five-year project funded by Southern Water, with six farm sites providing ...

Farmers and growers already understand that correct nutrition is essential for maintaining and improving yield and crop quality. With additional funding from government schemes encouraging soil ...

The bulk of soil is made up of a mixture of organic matter, rock and mineral particles. However, it's the air, water and nutrients in the ground that the growing plant really relies on. These are ...