Sajjad Awan talks to agronomists about the role of expert soil analysis in improving farm management

Dr Sajjad Awan, Soil and Crop Nutrition Agronomist at NRM, spoke to agronomists at Frontier Agriculture on the role of expert soil analysis and regenerative agriculture practices in improving farm management for their clients. By shedding light on the significance of soil testing and adopting sustainable practices, Sajjad provided key insights into how to improve soil health and reduce carbon footprints.

‘Measuring the practical efforts of growers on a regular basis will help advisors give more insightful advice to their clients,’ said Sajjad. ‘This will help growers understand the impact of their farm management practices to see what went well and what needs to change next season for year-on-year improvement. Soil pH is particularly important, as it affects the soil’s physical, chemical, and biological processes, which are all important for optimal soil health. However, key findings from NRM’s soil pH data of more than half a million samples in the last few years show that most soils in the UK are either below or above optimal pH levels.

‘To combat this, not only do we need to encourage growers to undertake regular soil sampling, but to also adopt sustainable agricultural practices. This will help enhance soil health, reduce carbon footprints, and improve grassland management.’

Sajjad spoke at Frontier Agriculture on Tuesday 14^th November. He regularly presents to customers and advisors at events throughout the season, sharing knowledge with the industry to help growers support and optimise sustainable food production.

‘This exchange of knowledge and experience is incredibly important so that we can all work together and build a more successful agricultural industry overall,’ continued Sajjad. ‘At NRM, we are focused on providing even more expert interpretation and robust results to our customers. So, speaking on the importance of analysis to such a large group of advisors will in turn help their clients get the results they need to succeed. I felt very privileged to hear all the different opinions of my fellow experts and to provide expertise on such a useful topic.’

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