For over 20 years, Soil Fertility Services (SFS) has championed the benefits of biological farming (sometimes referred to as regenerative farming), helping farmers improve soil health and reduce reliance on conventional fertilisers for both arable and grassland.

Under new ownership since mid-2024, following the retirement of founder Robert Plumb, SFS is committed to building on its success and continuing to lead the way in bio-positive farming systems.

Our services include:

• Soil and tissue sampling
• Detailed results analysis and recommendations
• Customised nutrition plans
• Tailor-made products

Healthy plant growth depends on several key factors, including improved soil structure, efficient water utilisation, and good nutrient availability. SFS helps growers maximise their soil and crop potential – biologically.

Adverse conditions can severely impact soil structure, pore space, minerals, and beneficial aerobic life while favouring disease-promoting conditions. Soil recovery must begin with reversing this detrimental environment. Waterlogged soil becomes compressed, limiting air spaces crucial for healthy root development. Heavy rainfall leaches vital nutrients like nitrate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, impacting soil structure, water-holding capacity, and pH, leaving the soil oxygen- and nutrient-deficient.

Beneficial soil life (bacteria and fungi) is essential for soil regeneration. However, like all living organisms, they require food to thrive. Introducing beneficial microbes should always be accompanied by the appropriate nutrients, including trace elements, not just sugars.

Proactive soil management is key. Growers can now improve their soils' resilience against weather and seasonal stresses. Avoid unnecessary product applications based solely on tradition. If you don't measure it, you can't effectively manage it.

"SFS, helping today's plant and tomorrow's soil."

To learn more take a look at the website

www.soilfertilityservices.co.uk.