Here you can find a practical guide to soil assessment which can help you increase income and save money. We've developed Thinksoils in consultation with farmers, soil surveyors and agricultural advisors to provide advice on good soil management.
About soil and 'thinksoils'
Soil is your key asset. Soil damage, run-off and erosion will ultimately cost you money and can cause water pollution. It's important to look at your soil structure as an essential part of achieving better land management. Get to know the soils on your farm and give them a regular health check.
thinksoils is a practical guide to soil assessment which can help you increase income and save money. We've developed thinksoils in consultation with farmers, soil surveyors and agricultural advisors to provide advice on good soil management.
thinksoils can help you:
- Increase yields
- Reduce drought and flooding
- Protect soil, crops and livestock
- Prevent soil run off and erosion
- Prevent polluted water and soil entering watercourses
- Reduce the costs associated with soil loss, crop damage and chemical inputs
- Get funding from government grant schemes
thinksoils provides you with practical actions to better understand your soil.
Examples include:
- The causes of soil erosion and runoff
- Identifying problems with soil structure in the field
- General principles to avoid erosion and runoff
We deliver thinksoils through training courses and workshops. If you want to find out about training in your area, or have a question about thinksoils, call us on 0870 8506 506.
To order a copy visit our publications catalogue and search for 'thinksoils'.
