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Is your soil ready for winter? How to assess your soil health this season | The Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast
Description
With harvest behind us and winter approaching, now is the time for arable growers to assess what is happening beneath the soil surface.
From compaction and drainage to rooting, earthworm activity and residue breakdown, the condition of soils can reveal important clues about how fields will perform next season.
In this episode of the Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast, head of arable Ash Ellwood speaks with Dr Paul O'Hora of Soilworx about assessing soil health, understanding the legacy of harvest, and spotting potential problems before spring. The discussion explores practical steps to identify what growers should look for and to aid decisions where intervention may be necessary.
Speakers:
Ash Ellwood - Farmers Guardian head of arable
Dr Paul O'Hora - Sales director at Soilworx