Soil health refers to the fitness of the soil to achieve its potential, within natural or managed limitations, and be productive under the intended land use.

Healthy soils have physical, chemical and biological properties that sustain biological functioning, maintain environmental quality and promote plant, animal and human health.

For productive vegetables, a healthy soil is one that is fit for the profitable and sustainable production of crops for decades.

Click here to read a fact sheet, outlining the main soil health issues and potential solutions.

This resource has been produced by the Hort Innovation-funded Soil Wealth and ICP project – jointly delivered by RM Consulting Group and Applied Horticultural Research.