Soil testing News - Envirotech Online

Soil testing

By harnessing the millenia-old symbiosis of herd animals and grassland, a far more robust, inexpensive and beautiful form of massive carbon capture becomes...

Trophic rewilding: why herd animals are a carbon capture technology

Soil testing

For over 40 years, Zematra has been enhancing its expertise in analytical instrumentation, general laboratory equipment, and laboratory supplies, serving ind...

A reliable partner in testing

Soil testing

Ian Ross and Nicholas Gonda explore the complexities of PFAS contamination, provide insights on innovative analytical methods, and discuss emerging solutions...

On demand: challenges and opportunities in PFAS analysis

Soil testing

Plants are picky about their soil pH. One crop may like it a bit acidic, another a little alkaline, and a third neutral. A pH level that’s too low or high...

Celebrate Soil Day in December: Don’t be neutral about soil pH. Get cl...

Soil testing

New research highlights a dramatic decline in the UK’s earthworm populations, which have decreased by an estimated 33-41% over the last 25 years. This redu...

UK loses more than a third of its earthworms in 25 years

Soil testing

In a devastating blow to global biodiversity, the chytrid fungi Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) have trigger...

How do we monitor the pathogen driving mass extinction of amphibians

Soil testing

The UK’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is taking critical steps to improve soil health and water quality through a serie...

DAERA launches scheme to train farmers in soil health and water quality

Soil testing

The Great Green Wall (GGW) of Africa is one of the continent's most ambitious environmental initiatives, aimed at combating desertification and restoring deg...

What is the Great Green Wall of Africa?

Soil testing

Last month, EnvirotechOnline visited the Blue Earth Forum in London, which brought together investors and startups offering solutions in line with the United...

Why monitoring is essential to soil-friendly farming: talking with docum...

Soil testing

Glastonbury Festival, a massive annual event held at Worthy Farm, is renowned not just for its music but also for its commitment to environmental sustainabil...

How Glastonbury Festival protects its soil health

Soil testing is a fundamental process in environmental monitoring where samples of soil are collected and analyzed to evaluate nutrient content, composition, and various other characteristics, including contaminants. This analysis is crucial for understanding soil health, fertility, ensuring environmental compliance, and assessing whether the ground is suitable for specific purposes like agriculture, construction, or remediation projects.