Degradation of soils over the past 40 years has been due to the depletion of organic matter content, resulting in decreased crop yields. To produce two tonnes of maize per acre, an uptake of nitrogen ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of our food, clean water, and a stable climate, and cutting-edge science helps us to protect ...

Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them with photosynthesis, ...

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Ever wonder how farmers like Russell Hedrick of North Carolina win national corn growing contests? While there’s no silver ...

Bio-fertilisers emerge as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, enhancing soil health and crop quality through ...

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Gardeners in Ladysmith looking to grow that perfect tomato this season, now have access to nutrient-rich compost soil, due to ...

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New research from the University of Bremen reveals that tropical soils may release far more carbon dioxide than previously ...

Agricultural soil contains 23 times more microplastics than oceans, contaminating crops and threatening human health.

This little garden creature is a great helper when it comes to spreading nutrients throughout your garden - it also helps ...