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Soil

Used Quality Protocol - gypsum? 17 Jan 2012

If you've used recycled gypsum, we'd like to hear about your experiences. Provide your feedback here. read more..

Soil Protection Review 22 Dec 2011

The NFU has produced a Business Guide to assist members when completing their Soil Protection Review (SPR). read more..

Is your Soil Protection Review in order? 12 Dec 2011

Farmers are reminded that they must complete their Soil Protection Review by December 31 or risk losing out on support payments, including those under the SPS. read more..

Defra consults on future engagement arrangements on the environment 06 Nov 2011

Defra has issued a consultation paper setting out proposals to replace Environment Agency's statutory regional committees with non statutory, local arrangements. read more..

Working with Soil competency scheme 20 Jul 2011

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) launched the first phase of it's Working with Soil initiative which details the skills and competencies required of those working in the field of soil science. read more..

Compost Quality Protocol Review 13 Jul 2011

The EA are consulting on changes to the Compost Quality Protocol which defines the "end-of-waste" criteria for composted material.  View the NFU response to the consultation here. read more..

LEAF Simply Sustainable Soils Guidance 01 Jun 2011

Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) have published new soil assessment guidance for farmers. read more..

Quality Standards for Compost and Digestate 21 Apr 2011

A short summary and links to further information on the Quality Standards for Compost and Digestate including the newly revised PAS100 2011 specification for composted materials. read more..

Our thoughts on the 6th Environmental Action Programme 11 Apr 2011

We have submitted our views on the European Commission's final assessment of their 6th Environmental Action Programme (EAP).  The 6th EAP set out the framework for environmental policy-making in the European Union for the period 2002-2012 in the four priority areas of:  Climate change; Nature and biodiversity; Environment and health; and Natural resources and waste. read more..

2009 Soil Nutrient Balances released 08 Apr 2011

Defra report on Soil Nutrient balances show decrease in nitrogen and phosphorus soil surface balances for the period 2000 and 2009 and increasing nitrogen use efficiency. read more..

Compost and Digestate in Agriculture project announced by WRAP 05 Apr 2011

WRAP have announced a four year research project looking at the use of quality anaerobic digestate (biofertiliser) and compost in agriculture. read more..

Our views on changes to assessment of contaminated land 15 Mar 2011

View the NFU response to the recent Defra and WAG consultation on changes to the Contaminated Land regime in England and Wales. read more..

Win a top barium pH testing kit 11 Feb 2011

Have your say on nutrient management and put yourself in the running for a valuable prize. read more..

Guidance on preventing on-farm lead poisoning 10 Feb 2011

Download the VSA/FSA guidance on how to minimise the risks, or what to do if lead poisoning is suspected in your livestock. read more..

EBLEX Improving Soils for Better Returns Manual 10 Feb 2011

Download the EBLEX Better Returns Programme "Improving soils for Better Returns" Manual. read more..

Link to Environment Agency thinksoils manual 10 Feb 2011

Environment Agency 'thinksoils' guidance on the benefits of good soil management available to download for free by following the link on this page. read more..

Tried & Tested - What do you think? 26 Apr 2010

The Tried & Tested nutrient management plan has been available in its current form for the past 12 months. Now it is time for you to tell us what you think! read more..

NFU responds to Natural England soil policy 12 Jan 2010

The NFU response to Natural England's Position on Soils read more..

Launch of Safeguarding our Soils 25 Sep 2009

Defra launches its new soil strategy read more..

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