Lordington Park Agronomy

Lordington Park Agronomy Independent agronomist & agroecologist Jonathan Holmes, Healthy Soil, Healthy Crops, Healthy Profits.

Agronomy is defined by the Oxford English dictionary as The science of soil management and crop production, and that is exactly what I practice. Essentially I take the historic Organic principles from the late 1800s of sustainability and environmental harmony and then compliment that philosophy with modern soil science, appropriate fertiliser, and crucially the ideal grass species that will promot

e health and well-being. Once that concept has been implemented this ideal is then enhanced further with Companion Plants that provide extra nutrition that is readily available for the animals to utilise, as it is plant derived, rather than man made. This whole process is dependant on carrying out a comprehensive analytical survey of the prevailing soils ability to sustain the sward (Upper layers of soil covered in grass) This analysis would normally encompass assessing the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of the soil as this is the determinant of the soils ability to supply nutrition to the grass. From this analysis a cost-effective fertiliser regimen can be generated.

Spring oats performing remarkably well in dry conditions.This crop has established strongly on relatively light, sandy l...
22/07/2026

Spring oats performing remarkably well in dry conditions.

This crop has established strongly on relatively light, sandy loam soil, helped by good timing, sufficient organic matter and the oat plant’s natural relationship with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and other soil microbes.

Those underground connections can help oats make effective use of the moisture and nutrients available. Given half a reasonable chance, they can thrive even in relatively impoverished soils.

The concern now is what can happen close to harvest. One heavy storm or spell of strong wind can knock the seed heads out of a crop that has otherwise done remarkably well, so site selection and protection from the prevailing wind are especially important.

Now we just need the weather to be kind until harvest.

Both rugby pitches in Wortley are looking great, despite the mixed weather and elevation! Chuffed with the results, and ...
16/06/2026

Both rugby pitches in Wortley are looking great, despite the mixed weather and elevation!

Chuffed with the results, and bodes well for summer durability and the start of the new season.

These renovated rugby pitches are already looking so lush that the grass aftermath will need macerating to keep the surf...
06/06/2026

These renovated rugby pitches are already looking so lush that the grass aftermath will need macerating to keep the surface playable. A nice problem to have!

Get in touch to discuss our analysis and maintenance of sports turfs, paddocks, greens and sports grounds. 👇🏽

🌐https://lordingtonparkagronomy.co.uk/
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“Someone mention ploughing?”Jonathan Holmes discussing all things soil... and looking exactly how he feels when someone ...
27/04/2026

“Someone mention ploughing?”

Jonathan Holmes discussing all things soil... and looking exactly how he feels when someone suggests disturbing healthy, established soil.

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