What is soil health and why does it matter?
An article in Countryside, the NFU's magazine. Healthy soil is fundamental to Britain’s farming system and to producing the food we eat. It provides the means for plants to grow, which also helps to create the oxygen we breathe and clean the water we drink.
Category | Blog / Article |
Date Added | 11 February 2022 |
Tags | Farmers, Everyone, Gardeners, Allotments |
Organisation | Countryside Magazine / NFU |
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