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

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 ...

Solar grazed sites tended to have higher soil organic matter than non-grazed sites, with values of 4.14% and 3.70% respectively. Soil pH was significantly higher in grazed sites, with an average ...

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

Preparing a seedbed. “Tilling helps prepare a uniform seedbed,” says Enroth. This makes it easier to plant seeds directly in ...

Wanting something new and unique to grow in your garden? Try growing cucamelons, the small and crunchy fruit that will get ...

As similar as they may sound, "garden soil" and "potting soil" are different. Learn when you should be using one of these ...

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

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

Kids love dirt, making mud pies, encountering bugs, beetles, worms – as long as hands are washed post-play, then everything ...