THE Cumbria soil and nutrient expert Professor Brian Chambers has died suddenly.
Prof Chambers, head of the ADAS Soils and Nutrients Group, grew up on a dairy farm in Penrith and throughout his career maintained strong links with the farming community.
He worked at ADAS for nearly 29 years after studying Soil Science at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and the University of Aberdeen.
MORE TOP STORIES: His practical knowledge and experience of farming practices underpinned much of the work he did to answer the challenges faced by farmers and policy makers.
Prof Chambers played an important role in the European and UK Soil Science world as president and fellow of the Institute of Professional Soil Scientists.
He was also visiting Professor at Cranfield University, a member of British Society of Soil Science, the International RAMIRAN Network and a FACTS qualified adviser.
He published more than 300 scientific papers, was well known for developing guidance on the use of organic materials in agriculture and for championing the sustainable use of the valuable nutrients they can supply.
He was a key author of many manuals and booklets.
He leaves his wife, Yvonne, and three children, Katherine, Sophie and Harry.
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