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The topic of soil and soil health is gaining prominence on the international and domestic agenda. Policy makers came together to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies during the United Nations COP events, and at the beginning of February 2025, the Government published its first paper on land use management. In all of these discussions, soil health is pivotal. Last month, the government announced changes to planning laws to promote growth, including a goal of 1.5 million new homes and a better use of brownfield sites with a new grade belt designation. So how we look after soil is essential in achieving government targets for building new homes and for achieving net zero.
The podcast will feature industry experts as we dig deeper into this vital natural resource, unearthing secrets of soil, and discovering why it is essential to the sustainable future of the planet. By exploring innovative projects, case studies and research, together we will understand why Soil Matters.
Each episode will feature leading experts, researchers, and practitioners discussing the latest findings, innovations, and challenges in soil science. From exploring soil’s role in climate change mitigation to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, Soil Matters aims to engage listeners with accessible, thought-provoking content that highlights the importance of soil in shaping our planet’s future. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about the ground beneath your feet, this podcast offers something for everyone passionate about soil science.
Join us in celebrating today’s farmers, who produce food, care for nature, support their communities…. Get involved! Farming is changing. While the sector once focused solely on food production, today’s nature-friendly farmers are taking it further - restoring habitats, protecting wildlife,…
LANSS Communications & Engagement Lead, Geneve Brand, heads up to Scotland for the day to the Think Dairy Careers Industry Event, hosted by Digital Dairy Chain at the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland in Glasgow
Capital grants from £1,000 to £25,000 are available for purchase of equipment/machinery (including green/low carbon) and small scale capital improvements to help grow, diversify, innovate and improve productivity
Adam from the Farmer Network is joined for a chat by Danny and Maddy Teasdale of the Ullswater Catchment Management CIC, to talk about the practical work they do in advising farmers around Ullswater in the English Lake District. Their mantra is to balance farming with improving the natural…
