Lettuce in soil

Good soil management is essential to maintain a wide range of ecosystem services, including sustainable food production, water regulation and carbon storage, and to minimise diffuse pollution of the air and water environments.

The ADAS Soils and Nutrient Group provide science-based research and strategic consultancy from a team of professionally qualified soil scientists (Institute of Professional Soil Scientists and Chartered Scientists), with a wealth of practical experience to deliver cost-effective management solutions, which meet all relevant codes of practice and legislation. Our nationwide distribution of staff and resources ensure a rapid response to meet local needs.

Our soil scientists have the scientific and technical expertise to translate the results from field-based research and desk-studies into practical solutions for Government, regulators and land-based industries.

We provide complete assessments of the quality and condition of soils to inform development or other activities, and also design schemes for the manufacture, remediation and storage of soils.

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