If you've used recycled gypsum, we'd like to hear about your experiences. Provide your feedback here. read more..
The NFU has produced a Business Guide to assist members when completing their Soil Protection Review (SPR). read more..
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 has issued a consultation paper setting out proposals to replace Environment Agency's statutory regional committees with non statutory, local arrangements. read more..
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..
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..
Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) have published new soil assessment guidance for farmers. read more..
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..
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..
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..
WRAP have announced a four year research project looking at the use of quality anaerobic digestate (biofertiliser) and compost in agriculture. read more..
View the NFU response to the recent Defra and WAG consultation on changes to the Contaminated Land regime in England and Wales. read more..
Have your say on nutrient management and put yourself in the running for a valuable prize. read more..
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..
Download the EBLEX Better Returns Programme "Improving soils for Better Returns" Manual. read more..
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..
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..
The NFU response to Natural England's Position on Soils read more..