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Playing smart politics with your soil

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If farmers could challenge themselves and stop applying excessive nutrients in the form of fertiliser, especially N, and rather focus on building soil carbon, that would force the soil organisms to start working (mineralise organic matter) for their own nutrients.

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Multispecies pasture

Why diversify your pastures?

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Multi-species pastures have become a prominent topic over the last few years. Why does everyone make such a big deal about it?

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A practical way to assess your soil

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Here is a practical guide based on the work by Graham Shepherd to assess the health of your soil visually. Use this guide in association with the sustainability indicators if you want to improve your soil health.

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