Soil analysis – useful resources

The value of soil analysis is recognised as fundamental to the sustainability of agriculture, but it is complex. Here are some useful resources:

Structural assessment of soils

Think soils ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/thinksoils
Healthy Grassland Soils – Four quick steps to assess soil structure ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/healthy-grassland-soils-2
Visual evaluation of soil structure sruc.ac.uk/info/120625/visual_evaluation_of_soil_structure/1553/ visual_evaluation_of_soil_structure_-_method_description

Large scale soil programmes

Great Soils AHDB funds an extensive programme of research and knowledge exchange on soil management.  More information on the Great Soils project .
Soil Health Partnership  Niab are leading both the Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership and the Rotations Partnership which are funded by AHDB and BBRO.  Findings of these on-going projects are released via AHDB