Government criticised by Efra Committee for its 'vague' plans to improve soil health

The Efra Committee have called on the Government to place soil health on the 'same footing' as water and air quality within Government policy

Rachael Brown
clock • 2 min read
Government criticised by Efra Committee for its 'vague' plans to improve soil health

The Efra Committee has criticised the Government for its 'vague' response to soil health, with a lack of clarity on how the Government's farming incentive schemes and guidance for farmers will be adapted...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Arable

Clarkson's 'catastrophic' harvest piles on pressure at Diddly Squat
Arable

Clarkson's 'catastrophic' harvest piles on pressure at Diddly Squat

Star of Clarkson's Farm says farm could not keep going without additional income from farm shop and Farmer's Dog pub

Jane Thynne
clock 08 August 2025 • 3 min read
An eye on the grain market: London wheat futures have managed to stay above the contract low set a month ago
Arable

An eye on the grain market: London wheat futures have managed to stay above the contract low set a month ago

It comes as both US and Paris wheat futures have set new contract lows

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 07 August 2025 • 4 min read
How to optimise photosynthesis in your cropping system
Arable

How to optimise photosynthesis in your cropping system

Understanding the role plants play in photosynthesis, and how to optimise the process, was a key theme at this year's Lamport AgX trials

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 02 August 2025 • 6 min read