Help save soils
Help save soils
- 2004
- Farmers' Weekly 140(22) 3 June 2004, 54(1) .
The decline of UK soils is wide-spread and growers may be unaware of the situation, according to the National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI). Surveys of a range of topsoils reveal organic matter has dropped by an average 0.5% across all soils and erosion is also a serious problem. NSRI scientists believe the way to tackle it is through local projects that appeal to a farmer's natural interest in the resource. Local measures such as partnerships with agronomists and growers is helping to reverse the damage.
SOILS
FARMLAND
EROSION
AGRONOMISTS
FARMERS
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
LOCAL ACTION PLANS
The decline of UK soils is wide-spread and growers may be unaware of the situation, according to the National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI). Surveys of a range of topsoils reveal organic matter has dropped by an average 0.5% across all soils and erosion is also a serious problem. NSRI scientists believe the way to tackle it is through local projects that appeal to a farmer's natural interest in the resource. Local measures such as partnerships with agronomists and growers is helping to reverse the damage.
SOILS
FARMLAND
EROSION
AGRONOMISTS
FARMERS
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
LOCAL ACTION PLANS