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What do you need to know about the new EU soil monitoring law?

Agri Politics

about 1 month ago

What do you need to know about the new EU soil monitoring law?

The EU's first law on soil monitoring and resilience enters into force on December 16. "A huge milestone," says EU. 

National ground health project marks conclusion on World Soil Day

Environment

about 1 month ago

National ground health project marks conclusion on World Soil Day

Teagasc and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre celebrated the successful conclusion of their citizen science initiative, GroundTruth.

Soil Association seeks feedback from NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Soil Association seeks feedback from NI agri-food sector

Farmers, vets, food processing and agri-food businesses are invited to respond to a consultation on Soil Association organic standards for NI.

Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

Andrew and Joshua McClements have been early participants of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) in...

Could soil's ability to 'remember' drought ensure more resilience?

Environment

2 months ago

Could soil's ability to 'remember' drought ensure more resilience?

New research has found that microbial communities in soil have the capacity to remember and adapt...

Environment

4 months ago

EU member states adopt new soil monitoring rules

EU member states have adopted the soil monitoring directive, which will establish an EU-wide framework for assessing and monitoring soils.

EU member states adopt new soil monitoring rules

Environment

4 months ago

Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil...

Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI

Environment

4 months ago

Soil Health Week 2025 to focus on sustainable soil management

Teagasc is hosting a series of events over the coming days as part of Soil Health Week 2025, which begins today (Monday, September 22).

Soil Health Week 2025 to focus on sustainable soil management

Environment

7 months ago

'Climate change isn't just about weather' - researcher

A study carried out by Durham University has uncovered a new effect of climate change - the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.

'Climate change isn't just about weather' - researcher

Environment

8 months ago

New EU map of soil health to 'revolutionise' soil management

A new EU Soil Health Data Cube layered map will revolutionise how farmers, land managers and policy...

New EU map of soil health to 'revolutionise' soil management

Environment

9 months ago

Is biochar the wonder fix for Irish soils?

Biochar is gaining some momentum as a soil additive in the organic world, with talk of its use being extended to conventional farming

Is biochar the wonder fix for Irish soils?

Environment

9 months ago

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Nearly one fifth of the world's agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious...

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Environment

9 months ago

Teagasc seeks farmers for 'citizen science project' on soil

Teagasc and the VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre are seeking participants for a "citizen science project" on soil health.

Teagasc seeks farmers for 'citizen science project' on soil

Environment

10 months ago

Soil development to be focus of inaugural Soilcrates event

Maintaining and improving soil condition is the aim of the latest collaborative project of the EU funded Soilcrates initiative.

Soil development to be focus of inaugural Soilcrates event

N.Ireland

10 months ago

CAFRE unveils deep soil carbon coring project

The college of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a large-scale deep soil carbon coring project across it's estate.

CAFRE unveils deep soil carbon coring project

Environment

10 months ago

EU food sector is dependent 'on healthy soils and water' - commissioner

Europe's food sector is dependent on "healthy soils and water", the EU Commissioner for the Environment has warned.

EU food sector is dependent 'on healthy soils and water' - commissioner

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Nutrient imbalances across two-thirds of Irish soils - report

Over 60% of Irish soils were found to be deficient in phosphorus (P), according to the findings of a new report.

Nutrient imbalances across two-thirds of Irish soils - report

Machinery

12 months ago

Machinery Focus: Understanding the devil of soil compaction

Soil compaction is now recognised as being an issue that needs ever closer scrutiny if crop yields are to be maximised.

Machinery Focus: Understanding the devil of soil compaction

Opinion

12 months ago

Opinion: Soil health should never be overlooked

A recent report has confirmed the parlous state of soil health throughout Europe. Soil management is an issue that confronts every farmer

Opinion: Soil health should never be overlooked

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Environment

12 months ago

Teagasc appoints new head of environment, soil and land use

Teagasc has announced the appointment of a new head of its environment, soils and land use (ESLU) research department.

Teagasc appoints new head of environment, soil and land use

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring

The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your farm before...

Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

'Strong' demand for soil nutrient training - DAERA

Demand has been "strong" so far for training under the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), according to the DAERA

'Strong' demand for soil nutrient training - DAERA

Tillage

about 1 year ago

Report: The state of soils in Europe

A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across the region

Report: The state of soils in Europe

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