Soils

The Safe Sludge Matrix

Guidelines for the application of sewage sludge to agricultural land

Scottish Water – Biosolids benefits

Assessing Your soils

This simple, quick soil test describes soil by comparing a spadeful with a reference chart.

Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Wormiston Farm, Peebles-shire

Soil & Nutrient Network – helping farmers improve soils structure and nutrient management. This case study provides details of the Peeblesshire Soil & Nutrient Network Farm – Wormiston Farm.

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Lanarkshire Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary

The Importance of Soil Properties The meeting was held at Crumhaugh Farm, Stonehouse and focussed on the importance of addressing soil compaction to achieve healthier soils and better yields. This was…

Angus Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary

The first meeting of the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network This first of three meetings was held at the Finavon Hotel, followed by a farm visit to Bogindollo Farm, courtesy of the Crichton…

Valuing Your Soils – Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers

This brochure includes useful information about Scotland’s agricultural soils and practical advice outlining the upfront financial savings and business benefits of better soil management and the efficient use of resources. Action and problem-specific ‘field-sheets’ are designed for busy farmers with limited time for reading.