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03/08/2019
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By David Williams
Restoring soil biodiversity: Researchers find that letting the land rest between seasons increases microorganism activity, increases carbon uptake into the soil
There are many different ways to increase biodiversity and improve the overall health of soil. But recent research may have found that one of the most useful ways is actually the simplest of all: fallowing the soil and waiting for a few full decades to reap the benefits. Caring for soil often takes one major ingredient first […]
02/17/2019
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By David Williams
Efficient and eco-friendly: Growers are using discarded coffee straw as mulch to great benefit
Food waste is a huge problem in the global food supply chain, but it remains overlooked. A possible reason for food waste is that it’s easier than the alternative: Discarding food lost in the production process is much more convenient than dealing with them in an eco-friendly way. But it’s also partly because there just aren’t many […]
02/10/2019
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By David Williams
Taro leaves, also known as elephant ears, can be used as prebiotics for animals when pre-treated with enzymes
The benefits of prebiotics cannot be overstated. Its positive effects don’t stop with humans – it can even benefit animals as well. A study published in Food Science and Human Wellness looked whether taro leaves are an effective a source of prebiotics after they have been pre-treated with an enzyme. In particular, the study looked at the feasibility […]
02/09/2019
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By David Williams
Do soil nutrients impact nutrition? Study of how soil minerals affect nutrients
The health of the soil upon which crops are planted can directly affect the health of the crops themselves. But the extent to which certain soil minerals can affect nutrients that aid in plant growth isn’t so clear-cut. Certain soil minerals are better than others at improving the health of the soil and, of course, the […]
02/06/2019
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By David Williams
Ancient soil amendments use agricultural waste to improve soil naturally
A study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed that the addition of mill ash and biochar made from rice hulls can significantly increase sugarcane biomass and sucrose yields when compared with soil samples that didn’t receive any additions. A team of researchers from the Soil and Water Science Department at the University […]
02/05/2019
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By David Williams
Crop nutrients found to be affected by germination conditions such as pH and temperature: Study
Recent studies have revealed that soybean can be a good source of natural peptides, which can offer a number of surprising health benefits. Now, a new study shows that the accumulation of peptides in soybean can be affected directly by different factors, namely soil temperature, and pH, as indicated by a group of researchers. It […]
10/13/2018
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By David Williams
Use of compost and cover crops improves soil nutrients, helps mitigate the impact of extreme weather on vegetable crops
The benefits of using cover crops and compost in growing all sorts of plants have been known for a long time. However, the effects of adding them in specific configurations haven’t exactly been well-studied. In fact, certain long-term impacts of adding organic matter through cover crops (CC) and compost in the soil are poorly understood. […]
10/05/2018
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By David Williams
China’s environmental minister vows to clean up polluted land by 2020, making it safe for agriculture
After recently completing its groundbreaking five-year action plan to fix its problem with smog all over the country, China has now begun to draw up plans for cleaning up polluted land to make it safe for agriculture by 2020. This is according to an account of a weekend meeting published by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental […]
09/06/2018
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By David Williams
Growing vegetables sustainably is possible on a large scale without conventional fertilizer, with proper soil management
In this day and age, it is almost a given that you would need to use conventional types of fertilizers to achieve any success in growing food crops. After all, they are seen as necessary for promoting the growth of crops and minimizing the harm that can be caused by external factors such as pests […]
07/01/2018
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By David Williams
The challenges of achieving food independence in Hawaii
Food independence is a hot topic, and rightly so. While it has a huge potential upside, at this point in time, it also requires many changes in infrastructure, not to mention all the work that it will inevitably require. Still, that has not stopped people from exploring the idea and looking for ways to possibly […]
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