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How soil biology can ward off pests and disease - but should we buy it in?

Promoting diverse colonies of soil biology to improve plant health is something most regenerative farming systems are based around. And while biology cannot offer consistent control of pests or disease like an agrochemical might, its use is an important piece of the integrated crop management puzzle.

Alice Dyer

01 August 2023 鈥� 5 min read

Joel Williams, independent soil health educator told Groundswell that focusing on soil biology and crop nutrition for pest and disease management were not 鈥榝ringe ideas for alternative thinking' or 鈥榳oo...

Why spring decisions should start with soil biology

Saturated soils following a wet winter pose risks to nutrients, roots and structure, making testing and understanding soil biology increasingly vital for informed spring fertiliser and field management decisions

Ashleigh Ellwood

07 April 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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Why new dual-purpose barley variety could be a firm choice for growers in the East

New to the spring barley AHDB Recommended List, variety Shona could offer dual-purpose potential for growers in the East

Farmers Guardian

05 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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National survey finds that Wheat Dwarf Virus is now widespread in UK

A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV) may be widespread than previously thought or recorded

Farmers Guardian

04 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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