Green Manures & Other Crops to Improve Soil Health

This Farming Note is the fourth part of the sustainable Soil Management Series. It explains

• What green manures are
• How these green manures and other crops benefit soil health
• When and how to grow the crops
• Ecological Focus Area qualifications for BPS

Issued July 2015.

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