“Planting water”: How agroforestry helped crops become drought resilient – A real-life example The personal testimony of Roland van Reenen, a Forest Farmer from Curaçao’ It was the year 2019, and I […]
Introduction – Linking Soil Health & Potato Production The unassuming potato, a starchy tuber originating from the Andean highlands, has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural barriers to become one of […]
Harnessing Microbial Innovations for Sustainable and Equitable Water Management Co-author: Sally O’Neill As the world enters into a period of unprecedented changes, coupled with projections of a 20-30% water demand […]
How do you make bio organic phosphate (BOP)? How Farmers Can Prepare BOP at Home Phosphorus promotes strong root development, fortifies stems, and enhances flower and seed production, all of […]
Background Maintaining and preserving soil health is a critical task for farmers worldwide. Fertile-heathy soil is essential for robust plant growth and optimal productivity. However, soil erosion poses a significant […]
What is solarization? Solarization is a technique for soil treatment using white, transparent plastic and the sun’s heat. This technique is useful for reducing the disease pressure (soil-borne pathogens and […]
Harnessing the Power of Black Soldier Fly Farming: A Scientific Perspective Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture Global food security challenges and environmental degradation have underscored the importance of sustainability in agriculture. Recently, […]
In 2017, National Geographic celebrated the Netherlands as an “agricultural giant” that was “changing the way we farm”; notwithstanding its small size, this country was feeding the world and consistently […]
Cover cropping is centered around planting crops, not necessarily to harvest but to create a cover over the soil to improve and protect the characteristics and health of the soil […]
Balance of Soil Organic Matter Soil organic matter is among the most important components of soil, determining several of its physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is a source of […]
