Soils | Farming Advice Service

Technical advice line: 03000 200 301 | Email: advice@farmingadviceservice.org.uk

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On this page you will find FAS content on soil related topics such as

Soil properties
Soil testing
Sustainable Soil Management Practices
Government support and grants

Technical Articles

Updated prospects for irrigation – forecasts for Summer 2025

Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers

Peatlands play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems, mitigating climate ch

Updated prospects for irrigation – Area forecasts for 2025

April 2025 Updated prospects for irrigation - forecast for&nbs

Harvesting Success: Pollution-Prevention Rules for Farmers

To request a hard-copy of this booklet, please contact the EA at enquiries@en

June 2024 announcement - Latest SFI opportunities for farmers

The latest announcement of the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) o

Podcast

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Episode 18

Farming on Peatlands

27 mins
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Episode 7

Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

16 mins
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Episode 1

Reducing ammonia emissions on farm, with Keesje Avis and John Morgan of Creedy Associates

24 mins

Upcoming Events

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CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

14th Jul 2025

10:30 - 13:30 (BST)

Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

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CSF North East - Dung Beetles: Getting To The Bottom Of Healthy Grazing

Join CSF to learn how supporting dung beetle populations on your farm can improve soil health, grassland pr...

16th Jul 2025

10:00 - 15:00 (BST)

Mindrum Farm, Mindrum, TD12 4QN

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CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

21st Jul 2025

10:30 - 13:30 (BST)

Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

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Webinar Recordings

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Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

Mel Holloway, expert farm consultant and FACTS qualified advisor, gave a presentation and Q and A session on nutrient management planning, NVZs, and Farming Rules for Water.

23 February, 2023
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Practical Nutrient Management Planning with Mel Holloway

Following the success of our February webinar ‘Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway’ and feedback from attendees, we deliver a more in-depth session with walk-through example for nutrient management planning for different farming systems.

31 March, 2023
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How FAS and Catchment Sensitive Farming can support your farm business

Join the Farming Advice Service and Catchment Sensitive Farming for this webinar on the new partnership and how it will help farm businesses access guidance and navigate change.

21 October, 2024