Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
But synthetic nitrogen-based fertilizers have caused environmental water quality issues and weakened soil health.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
“For the last three years, we have been using no insecticides. Of late, we have moved towards inoculating seed, saving our own seeds, inoculating them with biological seeds and root-enhancing, natural products.”
Holistic Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Today, diversity on the Heinemann farm includes a continuation of the corn, soybeans, and also oats, cereal rye, barley, heirloom corn, crimson clover, and more intense grazing. Their pollinator buffers consist of
Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Prairie strips are strategically placed native prairie plantings in crop fields to improve soil health and water quality, as well as to provide critical habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Access to good-quality crop residues for production purposes remains one of the most significant challenges for farmers around the world.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Better cropland management increases soil carbon sequestration and fertility, lowers global C02 levels and enhances food security.
Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Combining different tillage practices in a rational rotation that adapts to the cropping system may optimize the advantages and improve the potentials of mono-tillage practices.
Cover Crops · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Cover crops are difficult to grow here in Scotland and, over winter, covers are probably the most popular and effective. I’m still going to try a farm-saved field bean, buckwheat and phacelia
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Radish · Rye · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Get ready for harvest 2021. Consider the points below. These six actions can make your next crop year run a little smoother while also making gains with healthy soils on your farm.
Business Innovation · Holistic Management · Livestock · Soil Biology · World Ag News
With a lifelong interest in conservation, as well a drive to break out of the confines of traditional ag practices, the Buffalo Center, Iowa, grower looked for solutions that didn’t rely on