date:Jun 10, 2019
A traffic lights system and an MOT is in development as part of a Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) research partnership to help improve British soils.
Using a red, amber and green graded framework to monitor soil-health indicators, a scorecard is being trialled at six long-term research farms across Britain.
Results in red need growers to stop and investigate, while green means continue to monitor.
A simpler soil MOT is being trialled and validated, to guide farmers and g