Soil Trials That Work: Practical Setup Tips from Steve Townsend
Watch as Independent Soil Expert of Soil First Farming, Steve Townsend, walks through how a trial site is established, including BASE readings, treatment plots, and consistency across replications. Hear from Hugo Ellis, Terrafarmer, about how soils are being degraded and how striking the difference is between conventionally farmed soils and farms where more attention is paid to soil health. Hans Jensema, managing director of Annona AG Ltd touches on how easy it is to forget about what is actually happening under our feet in the soil, and how essential that awareness and knowledge are when it comes to ensuring soil and plant health and plant growth. Frazer Hill, an agronomist with Cefetra, says there is so much to learn, and that if farmers are keen to be serious about reducing silage and improving carbon matter, they do need to look towards organic substitutes. Getting your soil management right can reduce reliance on other inputs that are more volatile. Explore how this jigsaw is coming together to stop the industry working in silos.