The Soil Microbiome Dairy Insight

With an estimated 4,000 to 50,000 species of micro-organisms per gram, soils are considered to be one of the most diverse habitats on earth.

This Dairy Insight explores what makes up the soil microbiome. How a healthy microbiome can provide positive benefits to both the soil and plants. It will look at the challenges facing these organisms as well as providing ideas on how to restore a healthy microbiome to your soils.

Issued January 2025

About Kingshay insight publications

Kingshay has been producing bi-monthly publications for dairy farmers since 1991. Publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farming business.

These briefings include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, they provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most vital and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and to save you time.

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