Harper Adams University - Prospectus 2024

“At Harper Adams we have an active soil health research programme. The research is evaluating claims surrounding new agri-tech, including the efficacy of biostimulants and agro-chemicals, and investigating the impacts of novel soil management methods. This work includes research into the impacts of different approaches associated with conservation agriculture, investigating the effects of novel organic amendments, such as digestates and humates, when applied to soil, identifying best practice in terms of cover crops (species mixtures, timing of establishment, and legacy effects on subsequent crops). "By linking this research into our undergraduate degree teaching programme, we ensure that Harper Adams Agriculture students graduate with a robust knowledge of both traditional and contemporary approaches in farming.” From Pasture to Plate Can we turn grass into food? Our Pasture to Plate research aims to find out and turn theory into reality. Read more about our revolutionary research here. 6. Dr Simon Jeffery Reader in Soil Ecology HARPER.AC.UK | 23