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[Link] Quantitative evaluation of the grain zinc in cereal crops caused by phosphorus fertilization. A meta-analysis

Phosphorus application reduced grain Zn concentration by 16.6% for wheat, 20.2% for maize, and 0% for rice. Phosphorus application did not affect soil…

KindHarvest Team January 9, 2021

[Link] Two Novel Measurements Detect Differences in Soil Health Management Systems

The research was conducted in farm fields under three management systems: conventional tillage, no-till, and perennial grass. Soil structure was measu…

KindHarvest Team January 9, 2021

[Link] Cattle seen as agriculture’s long-term solution

A producer from Manitoba says integrating livestock in a farming operation is a key part of a philosophy that also emphasizes keeping the ground cover…

KindHarvest Team January 8, 2021

[Link] Sustainable management of diseases and pests in crops by vermicompost and vermicompost tea.

it is very important to shift our attention towards eco-friendly alternatives like vermicompost and vermicompost tea which not only can increase crop …

KindHarvest Team January 8, 2021

Improvement of wheat productivity and soil quality by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is density- and moisture-dependent

Adaptive management of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) provides a new option for sustainable agriculture.

KindHarvest Team January 8, 2021

[Link] New Study shows economic benefits of cover crops in Georgia

The findings of this study indicated that at first, most farmers adopted cover crops as a way to prevent soil erosion. However, those participating in…

KindHarvest Team January 8, 2021

[Link] Powered by diversity

Keep growing soybean in as diversified a rotation as is possible to match their soil and climatic conditions. Some of the ways to achieve this would b…

KindHarvest Team January 7, 2021

[Link] How to reduce soil compaction and optimise crop yields

Compacted soils can typically yield 10-20% lower than healthy soils, which is why growers could benefit from a range of measures to cut compaction ris…

KindHarvest Team January 7, 2021

[Link] Low soil phosphorus availability triggers maize growth stage specific rhizosphere processes leading to mineralization of organic P

In this study, we examine the rhizosphere processes influencing organic P (Po) utilization in soil with low inorganic P (Pi) availability and how they…

KindHarvest Team January 7, 2021

[Link] It’s all about making healthier soil

What do you want to change about your cropping operation? That’s the first question farmers need to think about as they look into the relatively new…

KindHarvest Team January 7, 2021