[Link] Reducing the environmental impact of maize
New techniques are being used to grow maize more sustainably. But which will fit best into your system? Avoiding fields with bare soil over winter fol…
Day: April 16, 2021
[Link] Chickpea and flax intercrop paired-rows
“Intercropping in general interests me because it just makes sense. A lot of diseases can really get going in monocropped agricultural systems — w…
[Link] Microscope becomes key tool for farmers
The microscope is becoming an essential tool to brew up a good batch of compost tea. But composting or not, it should be part of every farmer’s tool…
[Link] Groundcover Mulching in Mediterranean Vineyards Improves Soil Chemical, Physical and Biological Health Already in the Short Term
Vineyards are among the land uses with the highest soil degradation rate in Mediterranean Europe, mainly due to intensive tillage management. Therefor…
