You can’t change a soil’s texture, but in most soils ... “When a farmer is used to farming soil like that, and then applies the same practices to a more fragile soil, train wrecks can ...

Ploughing will remain at the heart of arable farming practices in Northern Ireland ... which means they are at risk of ...

soil compaction associated with farming and urbanization squeezes the air out of the ground and prevents it from absorbing water. Meanwhile, climate change continues to dry the ground: three ...

When March rolls around, the urge to start gardening can become obsessive. Columnist Joyce Bupp details the perils of ...

The range of climates and environments across China pose distinct challenges for farming systems. Different agricultural approaches are needed for three major soil types found in the country ...

When European-American settlers first began ploughing in Iowa, they found the weather and local geology had combined this organic mulch with sand and silt to form a nutrient-rich type of soil ...

It has specifically examined the levels of iron and zinc in wheat grown under different farming methods," explains Steve McGrath, a professor in soil and plant science at Rothamsted Research in ...

When I was at agricultural college in the mid 1980s, soil science was a subject definitely to be avoided. No one could work out what it had to do with farming. Soil was either wet or dry.

Unfortunately, the village's once abundant soil and water resources were severely degraded by traditional slash and burn farming practices (Figure 9). The silver lining is that a partnership ...

Managing sapodilla farms requires expert knowledge and patience to cultivate the best-quality fruit. Farmers nurture the trees throughout the growing season, ensuring the soil, climate, and irrigation ...

Yam sack farming is the growing of yam in sacks ... Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam): Has a dry, starchy texture and is often used in traditional dishes. Dioscorea cayenensis (Yellow Yam): Features ...