THE influence of soil micro-organisms upon the physical condition of soil has received some attention in recent years. Various workers 1 have shown that fungi and bacteria and their associated ...

Biochar, produced from crop residues through pyrolysis, enhances soil fertility, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and ...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon on a global scale is ...

Prairie farmers have made extraordinary strides in improving soil quality. Two major reasons were the shift from using ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...

Healthy soil plays an important role in cattle health and production. Dr Jan Myburgh from the Department of Paraclinical ...

Amendments are mixed into the soil to improve the physical or chemical makeup of the soil. Another term is fertilizers, which ...

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Over time, such soils become increasingly difficult to farm. It enhances soil structure, creating aggregates that improve aeration and water infiltration. It boosts water retention, helping plants ...

A new company has been reaching out to farmers with a soil amendment and an offer that sounds too good to be true, so ...