Soils

Using sward lifters to alleviate compaction

Midgarth Farm – Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network Farm

Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting presentation slides – Gavin Elrick

These are the presentation slides used by Gavin Elrick during the first meeting of the Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network. Gavin’s presentation included soil structure, compaction and drainage.

Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network 1st meeting – Bill Crooks presentation slides

These are presentation slides used by Bill Crooks during the first meeting of the Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network. Bill discussed nutrient management and soil analysis, including the topic of the use and neutralising value of different limes.

Farmers attending the Orkney SNN meeting standing in a grassland field with soil compaction remediation machinery

Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting event summary

This was the first meeting of the Orkney Soil and Nutrient Network Farm based at Midgarth in Stronsay. The meeting focused on the soil, slurry and FYM analyses carried out…

Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Bogindollo, Angus

This case study introduces Bogindollo, the host farm for the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network and shares some of the information discussed during events.

Ayrshire Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st event ‘Soil Care – Reducing soil compaction’ presentation slides

These are the presentation slides used by Seamus Donnelly during the first meeting of the Ayrshire Soil & Nutrient Network at Dormieston Farm. Seamus has a background in soil science and delivered a comprehensive presentation about the issues surrounding and how to alleviate soil compaction.