How adding soil carbon can boost soil health

Improving soil health has been identified as a crucial step in ensuring the long-term sustainability of crop production, while also positively impacting immediate profitability

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How adding soil carbon can boost soil health

Reduced soil carbon and lower levels of organic matter compromise crop yields, according to Alistair Hugill, commercial manager at ED&F Man Agronomy. He says: "It is therefore important to reverse this...

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