Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Weed Management · World Ag News
University of Wisconsin field research suggests that substantial cereal rye biomass can help suppress waterhemp, with planting and termination timing remaining crucial.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
Long-term experiments indicate that rotations, manure and compost can reduce reliance on chemical fertiliser while maintaining yields, though results depend on local conditions.
Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
In a 2022 address, the then Prince of Wales argued that rebuilding soil health should sit at the centre of food, climate and water policy.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Planting cover crops earlier widens species choice and allows more autumn growth, while good seed-to-soil contact remains essential for establishment.
Beef · Livestock · World Ag News
This archive note preserves the recoverable lesson from a now-unavailable On Pasture article: farmer education and peer learning can support better grazing management.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
Kent farmer Doug Wanstall was testing a multi-part plan to cut synthetic nitrogen in wheat and oilseed rape, while retaining a safety net during the transition.
Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
A 2022 New Zealand opinion column argues for more balanced discussion of regenerative and organic farming, while recognising that transitions need time and local evidence.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
Most insects are harmless or beneficial, and protecting pollinators and natural enemies can strengthen crop production and pest management.
Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
A Cambridgeshire no-till case study reported lower fuel and fertiliser use after six years, supported by diverse rotations, cover crops and close measurement.
Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Soil health depends on chemical, physical and biological function; grazing management, continuous cover and avoiding compaction can improve all three.