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03/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Phosphate rock found to be an effective, affordable fertilizer for acidic soils in Kenya, with benefits for soil microbiology

According to the researchers behind a study, published in Biology and Fertility of Soils, phosphate rock could be a highly viable fertilizer for farmers in western Kenya. Compared to traditional fertilizers like triple superphosphate, phosphate rock is a more affordable and effective alternative. For 13 cropping seasons, fields that rotated between corn and bean crops […]

03/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Recovering ecosystems: How no-till farming is catching on in small farming communities across the plains

According to an article From Civil Eats, no-till farming can help revive struggling ecosystems. Jimmy Emmons, a seasoned farmer from Oklahoma, talked to other farmers at the 22nd annual No-till on the Plains conference about the no-till farming method and how it can rebuild an ecosystem. In a separate talk, “controversial grazing guru” Allan Savory discussed the large quantity of […]

01/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Tomato plants grown in heavy metal contaminated soil found to produce contaminated fruit

As many people strive to start out the new year with healthy eating habits, it’s important to keep in mind that choosing the right vegetables is just as important to your health as consuming them in the first place. That’s because vegetables are prone to contamination not only from pesticides but also from the air, […]

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