Improving soil moisture
Summary
Moisture is a key limitation on the productivity of soil. Three main factors affect soil moisture content:
- how well the soil can absorb water
- how well the soil can store moisture
- how quickly the water is lost or used
Although these factors are strongly determined by the proportions of clay, sand and silt, good soil management also plays a critical role.
This Agnote discusses the following aspects of soil moisture:
- infiltration rate
- moisture storage
- moisture loss
- moisture use
