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[Link] Scientists discover new soil viruses

https://phys.org/news/2022-02-scientists-soil-viruses.html

Thousands of viruses live in soil, most of them infecting bacteria rather than plants or animals. Metagenomic research is revealing how these phages m…

KindHarvest February 22, 2022

[Link] Cover crops help cut fertiliser costs for spring barley grower

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/nutrition-and-fertiliser/cover-crops-help-cut-fertiliser-costs-for-spring-barley-grower

A spring barley grower is using cover crops, soil testing and gradual nitrogen reductions to lower fertiliser costs. The case shows why changes should…

KindHarvest February 22, 2022

[Link] Sustainable farming – hard work and no romantic illusions

https://www.walesfarmer.co.uk/news/19927530.sustainable-farming---hard-work-no-romantic-illusions/

A Welsh farming family describes sustainable production as a long-term discipline rather than a romantic escape. Their experience connects grazing, bu…

KindHarvest February 21, 2022

[Link] PRIORITIZE SOIL HEALTH TO RESTORE PROFITABILITY AND OPEN NEW DOORS

https://www.agriculture.com/crops/cover-crops/prioritize-soil-health-to-restore-profitability-and-open-new-doors

A farm adviser argues that restoring profitability starts with soil cover, living roots, diversity, less disturbance and well-managed livestock. The u…

KindHarvest February 21, 2022

[Link] Manganese hidden hunger symptoms

https://johnkempf.com/manganese-hidden-hunger-symptoms/

John Kempf explains why manganese deficiency can remain hidden before obvious leaf symptoms appear. His article connects mineral availability with soi…

KindHarvest February 21, 2022

[Link] Varying cover crop mixture, seeding rates may improve outcomes

https://www.newswise.com/articles/varying-cover-crop-mixture-seeding-rates-may-improve-outcomes?sc=rsla

Precision-agriculture researchers argue that cover-crop species and seeding rates should change with soil and topography inside a field. Variable pres…

KindHarvest February 18, 2022

[Link] Soil health and nutrient density: preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming

https://peerj.com/articles/12848/

A preliminary PeerJ study compared crops and livestock products from regenerative and conventional systems. It found higher soil-health measures and d…

KindHarvest February 18, 2022

[Link] Changing a single plant gene alters the rhizosphere microbiome

https://johnkempf.com/changing-a-single-plant-gene-alters-the-rhizosphere-microbiome/

John Kempf discusses research showing that a change in one plant gene can alter the microbial community around its roots. The finding strengthens the …

KindHarvest February 15, 2022

[Link] Online guide to help young farmers navigate their careers

https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/19914544.online-guide-help-young-farmers-navigate-careers/

A free online guide from the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust helps young people plan careers …

KindHarvest February 15, 2022

[Link] Ancient Nutrition partners with Rodale Institute for regenerative ag transition

https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/14/ancient-nutrition-partners-with-rodale-institute-for-regenerative-ag-transition

Supplement company Ancient Nutrition and Rodale Institute announced a 14-year research partnership across more than 4,000 certified-organic acres. The…

KindHarvest February 14, 2022

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