Rothamsted Broadbalk Winter Wheat Trial
Started in 1843, Rothamsted Broadbalk is the world’s longest-running agricultural experiment. Established to test the long-term effects of inorganic fertilisers and organic fertilisers on the yield of winter wheat and soil health. Recently covered by Farmers Weekly, results have shown that adding farmyard manure increased soil organic matter, which enhances soil oxygen levels. This improvement…