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[Link] Native fungus could hold the key to phosphorus efficiency

https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7578652/native-fungus-could-hold-phosphorus-key/?src=rss

Australian researchers are investigating whether a native fungus can help crops access residual soil phosphorus, improve growth and reduce reliance on…

KindHarvest January 18, 2022

[Link] Regenerative approach takes centre stage for Illinois livestock farmer

https://qctimes.com/exclusive/insight/regenerative-approach-takes-center-stage-for-illinois-livestock-farmer/article_78af5483-1365-5910-a451-e90a66633cad.html

An Illinois livestock farmer is using diverse forage and multi-species grazing to rebuild soil function, lower costs and create a distinctive direct-m…

KindHarvest January 17, 2022

[Link] Regenerative agriculture: “We learn from pioneers and our own mistakes”

https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/crops/vegetables/regenerative-agriculture-we-learn-from-pioneers-and-our-own-mistakes/

A South African vegetable farm describes a decade-long shift toward cover crops, lower chemical dependence and soil-focused management across a large …

KindHarvest January 17, 2022

[Link] Small grains could be a viable third crop in the Midwest

https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/news/crop/small-grains-could-be-viable-third-crop-in-the-midwest/article_393a7f42-6e4b-11ec-bac4-0fa0eec566f9.html

Hybrid rye, oats and other small grains may add revenue and rotation diversity in corn–soybean country, while improving soil cover and creating mana…

KindHarvest January 14, 2022

[Link] Farms need wild space

https://www.panna.org/blog/farms-need-wild-space

An Iowa farmer argues that fence lines, thickets and other untidy corners have value as habitat—and that not every part of a farm must be measured o…

KindHarvest January 14, 2022

[Link] Why a regenerative farmer chose a rotation with no break crops

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-selection/rotations/why-regen-farmer-opted-for-a-rotation-with-no-break-crops

An Oxfordshire grower is trialling a wheat-led rotation that uses cover crops, a legume wholecrop, manure and lower-disturbance establishment in place…

KindHarvest January 14, 2022