Abstract
That soil tilth and crop yields become poorer after ploughing out from grassland has long been observed, and a return to grass is recognized to be the most practical way of restoring lost fertility. How long this might take, however, is uncertain. The investigations described here show that complete restoration would require many years under conditions in Britain, though even a short ley can improve structure and plant growth.
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