Lizzie French, Manager of Soil Biology at Waypoint Analytical, discussed the importance of soil health for crop productivity and farm profitability. She emphasized the role of soil biology in nutrient use efficiency and resilience against stresses. French highlighted the new DNA-based soil biology test, which measures microbial biomass and nutrient cyclers, providing detailed recommendations for soil health management. She also addressed common soil health challenges, such as low biological activity, and the benefits of minimizing soil disturbance and feeding soil biology. The discussion also covered the role of biological products and the importance of regular soil testing to optimize nutrient cycling and crop nutrition.
