Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Holistic Management · Insect Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
A multi-year Rutgers-led study found that stable crop pollination depends on a wider diversity of bee species than a single-day observation suggests.
Livestock · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Farmers Guardian examined renewed interest in mixed farming as UK businesses respond to volatile costs, climate pressure and food-security concerns.
Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
The economic and environmental costs of soil degradation make soil health a central issue for farm resilience, water quality and long-term productivity.
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.
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.
Disease Management · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
John Kempf revisits the plant disease triangle and argues that host condition, the microbiome and the plant’s internal environment deserve more attention in disease prevention.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · Weed Management · World Ag News
Long-term experiments found that diverse rotations, legumes and organic amendments can maintain or improve yields while reducing fertiliser and herbicide reliance.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
More than 30 long-term trials found that diverse rotations, legumes and organic amendments could sustain yields at lower synthetic-fertiliser rates.
Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Healthy soils support a quarter of Earth’s biodiversity, while diverse vegetation and agroforestry can improve water, fertility and farm resilience.
Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Research suggests arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can influence wheat nitrogen use after flowering, but benefits vary with crop genetics and field conditions.