conservation tillage

Benefits of Conservation Tillage

What is conservation tillage? Currently, there is no universally accepted definition of conservation tillage, but one of the most widely accepted definitions is proposed by the Conservation Technology Information Center, […]

How monoculture can cause self-toxicity and soil fatigue: Risks, control and benefits for agriculture

When the same crop is grown for a long time on the same soil, its DNA (self) accumulates in the soil, and this causes autotoxicity and the onset of tiredness.  […]

Farm-to-Table

The Farm-to-Table Movement and Its Impact on Local Farmers

In a world driven by comfort and large-scale manufacturing, the farm-to-table development remains a guide of progress, stressing the significance of supporting neighborhood farmers. This culinary and rural upheaval isn’t […]

Improved water management practices empower women in the drylands of India

Water reverses climate change effects and shapes women’s lives in Bundelkhand, India A case study in Bundelkhand, India (recording the results at the end of 2023) The increased temperatures and […]

Nitrogen fixation: definition, process, and importance for agriculture

Nitrogen fixation: definition, process, and importance for agriculture

We all know that rhizobia, a diazotrophic bacterium, helps fix nitrogen, specifically with the help of leguminous plants (Fabaceae/legume family). But here, in this article, we will explore some step-by-step […]

Are there benefits of integrating wildlife into your farm and ways to monitor it

Benefits of integrating wildlife into your farm and ways to monitor it

Remote cameras are a great method for landowners (e.g., farmers) to discover the presence of animals on their property. Since wildlife can impact your farm positively or negatively, understanding their […]

Microplastics in Soil sources, negative impact and strategies to mitigate the problem

Microplastics in Soil: sources, negative impact and strategies to mitigate the problem

Have you ever considered the impact of tiny pieces of plastic on the environment? Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments (usually less than 5 mm) that result from partly decomposed plastic […]

Interesting facts about Love Bugs and their role in the ecosystem

Interesting facts about Love Bugs and their role in the ecosystem

Changes in the life cycle of Love Bugs alarm the ecologists The cool (winter) season is love bug season! These bugs (though they’re flies, not bugs) herald seasonal changes and […]

What is Deficit Irrigation

What is Deficit Irrigation?

Deficit irrigation is an agricultural strategy of limited water use, applying it in vulnerable growth stages. Many reasons lead to this strategy by farmers. Climate change has affected many areas […]

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Food Waste Reduction for a Greener Tomorrow

As a crucial factor in the complex web of global sustainability, Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 significantly impacts our unwavering quest for a sustainable future. Its main goal is to cut […]