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A practical guide to assessing your soil compaction issues. Step-By-Step Guide to Assessing Soil Compaction There are numerous ways to assess your soil for compaction. Without the need for expensive equipment there are two very simple methods described if you click on the links below. It is good practice to do both! 1. "Spade your land" How to assess your soil visually 2. How to perform a soil infiltration test BACK TO AERATION Soil Testing Spading the soil to visually assess compaction Visual soil assessment Assessing soil compaction Soil infiltration test Infiltration rate of 1" of "rain" is measured Soil Testing Spading the soil to visually assess compaction 1/4

< Back We're going on the road! 𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍! This Spring we will be travelling the lengths and breadths of the UK to bring you the AerWorx demonstration to your farm and we are delighted to start organising our route. We would be more than happy to advise on prices, finance, payment plans and any further information on our machines prior to booking over a no obligation call. Jason 07500 898387 or Dale on 07943 368927 Previous Next

Complementing the Aerworx Aerators, The Aerworx Viper Series - Direct Double Seed Drill - is now part of the Aerworx range . Vineyards & Orchards Anchor 1 Building in Vineyard & Orchard Resilience With the extremes in weather patterns, never has it been so important to weatherproof your vineyard. During wetter months, capturing and retaining water in the soils is vital to ensure that roots, whether those of vines or a cover crop, can tap in to this resource during hotter, drier months. If the soil is compacted, infiltration rates become very slow...the consequences are far reaching. Click here for more about compaction "There is a drought if there is no rain... there is a drought if you can't capture it" Compacted vineyard soil Soil health = vine health Soil health - the vital starting point Compacted vineyard soil 1/6 The repeated passes by vineyard tractors and equipment lead to soil degeneration and to the formation of almost impenetrable layers of compact soil (“hard pan”) below the surface. THE EFFECTS OF COMPACTION Reduced root health, vine growth & yields Water logging Loss of the vital soil microbiome Significant run off Loss of topsoil and erosion Poor carbon capture High applicant costs that don’t always bring rewarding returns Increased irrigation costs / water footprint Run off Waterlogging Soil erosion CLICK HERE FOR HOW AERWORX WORKS -THE SLOT & SHATTER EFFECT WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT? Improved root development - density and depth of penetration; disease resistance Improved soil BIOLOGY - CHEMISTRY - STRUCTURE Optimised yield/quality potential by optimising rhizosphere conditions for microbial activity and root health Reduced costs of e.g. irrigation Reduced water footprint Reduced run off / waste of any applicants applied Reduced water run off, erosion, poaching & water logging An investment in your REGEN JOURNEY to restore and maintain the future health of your vineyard’s soils Our Machines: * SIMPLE * EFFICIENT * EASY TO USE * BESPOKE TO YOUR NEEDS * LOW MAINTENANCE * NO TILL - MINIMAL SURFACE DISTURBANCE Our machines can be built to your requirements. Widths of 1m upwards can be made with optional additional extras to improve the efficiency of the pass (see below) available. Work rates of 12kph are easily achieved, creating the kinetic energy required to shatter the soil as well as making this a time efficient option to alleviate compaction. Working on hard dry ground is recommended to achieve the slot and shatter effect on your soil. The A1520: 1.5m width x 20" drum The A120: 1m width x 20" drum The A1520 reaching speeds of 12kph WEIGHT OF WATER FILLED DRUM + 5" BLADES = KINETIC ENERGY = SLOT AND SHATTER COMPACTION Options available for the compact machines - improving the efficiency of the single pass By performing several tasks in one pass, wheelings care minimised, saving on time, labour and fuel costs . Machines can be built to your specification. Shown here with the A330 but other sizes are available from 1m widths upwards Seeder Harrow Spray bar Q: Is it time to address your compaction and regenerate your soils? We’re not just growing grapes, we’re farming soil! BACK TO HOME PAGE Enquire Here

< Back An incredible Groundswell 25 ! Team Aerworx at Groundswell 25 A n incredible few days at Groundswell meeting so many like minded folk, sharing knowledge and experience, giggles and ideas. Thank you to everyone who came to see us on the stand. We’re touched by how many existing customers came to tell us their stories and how Aerworx is working for them, for their interest in our new range, Bioworx, and of course the new direct drill. We met so many new engaging customers too - the level of knowledge about soil health shared by our Groundswell visitors was humbling and inspiring. Thank you to all the amazing speakers across the two days ( we didn’t want it to end)- so much to digest and think about! From biological inputs to vineyard management, the ecological importance of livestock and how to grow resilience to floods and heat through the soil sponge ( by the inspirational Didi Pershouse). Obviously a huge thank you to the Groundswell team for hosting such a brilliant show…… Until this time next year! Previous Next

< Back Feature on Lydney Park Farm - an AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm Network member Last week Aerworx visited Lydney Park Farm.... As recently featured in Farmers Weekly, Gavin Green and Keith Davis of Lydney Park Farm, Glos, certainly have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to grassland management. Speaking to Keith Davis, dairy manager, they routinely monitor DM yields across their milking platform of 300ha, ranking paddocks and creating a strategic plan to drive the productivity of their 850 Jersey crosses. They already had impressive above average yields of between 10-15 t/ha DM but knew that they could improve this further - optimising soil health was an important part of their strategic plan. " Grass can cope in winter when not grazed but when actively growing in spring, 3-4 days of standing water kills it" ( Keith Davis). Lydney Park recognised the impact that compaction was having across the farm and recently upgraded to the aerator of their choice.... t he Aerworx A336s . It is no surprise that this dynamic team is part of the AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm network and here at Aerworx, we are delighted that they have chosen us to be a part of their strategy. Delivery Day at Lydney Park Farm, Glos. Training in the correct use of the Aerworx Aerator Previous Next

Maintenance of horse paddocks and equine competition grounds. Aerworx Equestrian Full Impact The hard wearing blades aerate the topsoil to a depth of 175mm (7in), increasing nitrogen mineralization and nutrient uptake. The percussive effect of the blades has an even deeper impact, fracturing the subsoil down to depths of 300mm (12in). These deep fissures mean the new root structure can now easily grow to a good depth, maximising drainage, drought resistance and nutrient availability, ultimately improving yield or reducing fertiliser costs. Lightweight aerators do not have this effect. Full Infiltration Ranging in weight from 1150kg to 5000kg, AerWorx aerators offer by far the greatest weight per metre of any machine on the market. By water ballasting the main drum, all the weight is self-contained and directly above the blades, maximum blade penetration is maximised in all conditions, from hard- baked clays to the stoniest of soils. This means aeration can be done at the optimum time to ensure a deep shattering effect, not when the soil is soft or wet which can often result in smearing. Full Impact The hard wearing blades aerate the topsoil to a depth of 175mm (7in), increasing nitrogen mineralization and nutrient uptake. The percussive effect of the blades has an even deeper impact, fracturing the subsoil down to depths of 300mm (12in). These deep fissures mean the new root structure can now easily grow to a good depth, maximising drainage, drought resistance and nutrient availability, ultimately improving yield or reducing fertiliser costs. Lightweight aerators do not have this effect. Full Infiltration Ranging in weight from 1150kg to 5000kg, AerWorx aerators offer by far the greatest weight per metre of any machine on the market. By water ballasting the main drum, all the weight is self-contained and directly above the blades, maximum blade penetration is maximised in all conditions, from hard- baked clays to the stoniest of soils. This means aeration can be done at the optimum time to ensure a deep shattering effect, not when the soil is soft or wet which can often result in smearing. BACK TO AERATION The challenge of managing equine pastures! How many times do we say "the ground conditions are bad this year" and we simply accept it and deal with the consequences or find work arounds? Something can be done to make your grassland more resilient to the ever challenging weather patterns, whether it's grazing or a training / competition surface. The wet winter/spring months often leave us with waterlogged poached paddocks that then bake and leave uneven hard ruts in the summer months. Grass sits under water for significant periods of time and grass growth and quality are affected. Q: Why? A: Soil Compaction! What is soil compaction? Compaction occurs when the soil structure becomes compressed. The soil particles become consolidated in to what is known as large aggregates or blocks, squeezing out the oxygen and water, needed for grass growth and the function of important microorganisms that work to help grass grow. When it rains, the water can't "percolate" through the soil ( a bit like a coffee filter) but instead sits on the surface and either causes waterlogging or run off and erosion of your valuable soil. The grass roots are then deprived of water because the soil can't retain what it doesn't have access to. The roots also struggle to penetrate in to the compressed soil or "pan". Why do we get soil compaction? Years of hooves (whether livestock or horses), vehicles driving over the land ; pastures that are worked in wet conditions e.g. harrowing, rolling are the main causes of compaction. These activities compress the soil particles and affect its porosity. The obvious visual example of the effects of compaction can often be seen in gateways and around drinking troughs - these are the areas that are usually most affected and easy to recognise but it is likely that this is happening elsewhere on your land too.... * FACT! * If the ground is waterlogged, the soil is often compacted and NOT saturated! A. GRAZING PADDOCKS & STUDS Why should I worry about compaction in my pastures? Prolonged waterlogging that horses have to stand in. Irregular ground surface - the wet winter ground becomes poached, causes more compaction and then bakes in the summer resulting in hard uneven rutted ground Poor grass growth - quality of grazing is important too. The soil needs to healthy to provide the grass, and therefore your horse, with the correct minerals and nutrients. Opportunistic weeds and the wrong grass species can thrive not only affecting the grass quality but weeds such as buttercups can cause other issues. Fertiliser use : poor soil health means that you may have to resort to fertiliser use: - an avoidable expense - horses have to be kept off the pastures for 3 weeks - if you have compacted land, fertiliser may not even get in to the soil and worryingly may enter water courses/rivers etc in run off. Environmental impact - your land may be losing topsoil through erosion and run off. Topsoil takes years to form - not only are you are loosing a valuable asset but your land may be potentially contaminating watercourses/ rivers/ streams with run off of top soil, as well as products used to treat your horse (that could be found in urine/dung such as wormers)...the impact on the environment may not be insignificant. How could this affect my horse? A predisposition to veterinary issues: a) Standing in waterlogged ground for prolonged periods can lead to : - mudfever - thrush - white line disease - propensity for foot abscesses - cracked hoof walls - greasy heel syndrome b) As our horses graze their pastures, they have to navigate wet boggy surface conditions in the winter/ spring or baked hard and sometimes rutted ground in the summer. This can lead to: - sprains/ strains or more serious injury to orthopaedic structures such as flexor tendons of the lower limb /collateral ligaments of the foot & fetlock (especially if they are lively out at grass!). - difficulty turning out those who are already rehabilitating orthopaedic injury - the potential for young stock to develop skeletal abnormalities if their joints / growth plates are affected by repeated exposure to hard uneven ground conditions. c) Poor grass cover can result in the overgrowth of weeds such as buttercups which can be irritant causing muzzle dermatitis in some horses/ponies. d) Uncommonly, but especially if co - grazing with livestock, wet conditions can increase the risk of infection with liver fluke. e) Reduced turn out time If ground conditions are too wet, too poached, too rutted or grass is too poor, owners are likely to stable horses for longer periods through the equine calendar year. For the older animals this can be difficult, predisposing to other issues especially for those with arthritis . Increased costs a)Less turnout will increase bedding/ feed/ hay/ staffing costs. b) Veterinary costs/ time off work treating the ailments above c) If grass quality is poor, forage and feed costs increase; many owners will harrow (to remove dead grass "thatch") and fertilise pasture - fuel costs, staff time and high fertiliser costs will be felt....and more vehicle "wheelings" cause more soil compaction...and so the cycle continues.... d) If owners make their own hay, yield potential will be limited by compacted land potentially resulting in the expense of having to buy in forage. Anchor Aerworx Equestrian B. COMPETITION GROUNDS I manage equine competition grounds - how can I improve the turf? Compacted ground will affect grass competition surfaces for the same reasons as a grazing paddock. Wet winters of standing water limits grass growth and so the extent and even distribution of grass cover is affected. We need the ground to be like a sponge but if the soil can't capture and retain water, rock hard ground with baked ruts in the summer can predispose equine athletes to injury when they're training and competing. Aerating will help to establish and maintain an even surface. We already have Aerworx aerators being used on: · Showjumping arenas Cross country courses · · Race courses Polo grounds Alex , Assistant Ops Manager, Jockey Club , Newmarket: "We've been dealing with Jason and the Aerworx for a couple of years now and the difference it has made to our turf has been really noticeable! Does a great job of relieving the compaction from the 2600 race horses using our gallops every day and it allows rain to soak in much quicker rather than sitting on the top. Plenty of grass growth to keep 3 x 8.2m mowers busy all summer!" We offer a large range of different models and sizes to suit YOUR needs, with optional additional extras and the flexibility to work together to design a bespoke machine too. So how can I rid of soil compaction? AERATION! Aeration of soil can improve the porous nature of soil so that water is captured and drained away, optimising soil health for grass growth and avoids those detrimental surface conditions. How does aeration work? Traditionally lightweight spiked aerators were used to make holes or small slits in the surface of the soil but this often isn't enough to break up the hard pan that sits around 7cm and below! The AERWORX AERATOR is carefully designed to create deep slots in the topsoil, shatter the deeper soil underneath but, importantly, without disturbance of the surface. You can aerate around your horses if they are sensible enough and certainly do not need to withhold use of the paddocks after aerating as you would have to with fertiliser use. The key is to aerate when the conditions are dry so that we don't create more compaction taking the vehicle and machine across wet ground. Ideally strategic grazing management regimes should be performed after aeration to prevent reccurence of compaction and continue to optimise soil and horse health. Click for how Aerworx aerators work Q: Can I still aerate if I don't have a tractor? A: YES! Our Compact range (1m or 1.5m x 20" drum) is designed for smallholders, equestrians and pasture management contractors who may be limited (access/ hp availability etc) to using lower horsepower mini tractors/ RTVs/ quads. If you do have access to a tractor we have a large range available to suit your needs. View the Aerworx Range

< Back Aerworx at Lamma 2024! Aerworx are excited to be attending Lamma Show again in 2024. Please swing by to see us in Hall 11 Stand 432 with any questions you may have and to see some interesting demo material. For your free ticket, please visit the Lamma show page www.lammashow.com We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Aerworx goes arable! 🌾 Last month, on a farm in Hereford, the Aerworx aerator was put to the test on compacted clay stubble field. 🌾 Infiltration rate control ( under the hedge) was 28 seconds. PRE AERATION across the field in several spots, the infiltration rates were beyond 45 minutes ( we gave up). POST AERATION - the infiltration rates AFTER A SINGLE PASS were 3.5 minutes An incredible result after just one pass...if fields are aerated after harvesting, compaction is alleviated, improving the ability of arable land to capture and retain the autumnal/winter rainfall. 🌾 Building resilience into soil is vital to improve the productivity of your land whether it is grassland or arable. Previous Next

< Back Down to Earth (South) 23 Great to see so many people at the Down to Earth (south) #DTE23 including Gareth Wyn Jones ! June 2023 Previous Next

< Back Come and see us at Lamma Show 2025 AERWORX AT LAMMA 25! Come and see us.... Stand 8-9.246 We may have a surprise for you! This year we are releasing a new product ..... (Clue - our focus is on soil health and no till practises....) www.lammashow.com Aerworx Previous Next

< Back Aerworx will be at Down To Earth 2024! Down to Earth is tailored specifically for livestock farmers interested in understanding the principles behind the regenerative farming approach and transitioning towards more environmentally acceptable systems. It looks like its going to be another great show and this year is hosted by Grosvernor Farms, Cheshire, 2023 winners of the Cream Award, where they were recognised for reducing the carbon footprint of their activities, improving carbon sequestration and enhancing biodiversity. Tickets available by scanning the QR code or clicking HERE We are hope to see you there - Aerworx are proud to be a part of this journey! Previous Next

< Back **Launch of the Aerworx FM2520 Front Mounted Aerator** *NEW PRODUCT FOR AERWORX RANGE The Aerworx FM2530 front mounted aerator The Aerworx front mounted aerator is designed to improve your efficiency with the 2:1 pass, saving time, fuel and reducing wheelings. By alleviating compaction, drilling in to soil with a more open porous structure will optimise conditions for plant health and productivity - especially important after the challenging conditions of Summer 25 The FM2520 can be used for aerating in front of the drill, topper or just on its own. Improve ROI but asking it to clod bust too! Features: Available in sizes from 2.5m to 3m 3 point linkage Full steering headstock Please get in touch if you'd like to know more! CLICK HERE The customers asked and so we delivered! Previous Next