The widespread use of synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture has resulted in a variety of environmental...
Jul 12, 2022
Tomatoes produced in soils fertilized with fermented organic manures stay fresher for longer, and carry more firmness,...
Apr 22, 2019
Organic mulches, fertilizers more than double shallot yield in nutrient-poor, water-limited farmland
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An article recently published in the Journal of Agronomy Research assessed a wide range of organic mulch and fertilizers on the production of...
Apr 08, 2019
A recent study, published in the journal of Ecology and Evolution, found that farmers can suppress weeds using less tillage when they combine cover crops and compost. Weeds are a major issue,...
Feb 19, 2019
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A recent study in Agricultural Systems shows that on a per area basis, organic systems use less energy and emit fewer greenhouse gases than...
Dec 15, 2018
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Using organic fertilizers like manure instead of synthetic, conventional fertilizer can have a beneficial impact on multiple measures of soil health,...
Jun 02, 2017
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A new study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety shows that groundwater samples in Northeast China have nitrate...
Feb 17, 2017
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Accumulation of carbon in the soil is key to improving soil fertility and productivity. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of...
Jul 24, 2015
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A recent study published in Sustainable Agriculture Research has found that organic farming methods can be used to reduce water pollution in U.S...
May 28, 2015
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Agriculture accounts for 35% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, but a new study supports the idea that conversion to organic...
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