In this months Guardian Farming, we take a look at the issues of relying on synthetic, soluble fertilisers and why we need to improve our efforts to work with soil biology, not against it.

“Regenerative agriculture is not only about regenerating soils but regenerating the thought process and models around what we are doing in agriculture”. Find us in July’s issue of Guardian Farming.

Introducing diversity helps to drive soil health! By providing a balanced soil with nutrition from sustainable fertilisers, farmers can establish various cover crop ‘cocktails’ to help improve the yield and quality of their crops. Read more in July’s edition of Guardian Farming.

Don Hart explains how humification works and the benefits of humic substances within our soils. How does nitrogen burn up soil humus? Can we mix humates with nitrogen to improve its utilisation? What about phosphorus and calcium? Read more in June’s edition of the Guardian Farming.