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02/21/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Kids learning how to grow their own food could become a reality in Italy with “Farming Preschool”

Many people think of gardening as merely a relaxing hobby, and it does indeed help to melt away stress. However, the ability to grow your own food is quickly becoming a necessary life skill as processed foods and pesticide-laden produce are shortening people’s lives. Now, a group of European architects has envisioned a revolutionary type […]

01/21/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Do you know the history of organic farming?

The roots of organic farming dig deep into the soil of our agricultural history. Ever since our ancestors moved from gathering and hunting to farming, we have depended on natural ways to cultivate our food. During the greater part of this time, people relied on rainfall or stored water reserves from winter snow to water […]

11/07/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Functional and efficient: Why vertical farming is being embraced by many farmers today

The vertical farming system, a relatively new method of planting crops, is proving that it’s not always where, but also how you plant your crops, that lets you increase your yield. A vertical farming system breaks away from many of the conventions of traditional farming. This is most evident in how crops are set up […]

11/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Compost made from cocoa pod waste better than inorganic fertilizers at improving soil quality

Most people know that chocolates come from the cocoa tree; however, only the seeds of the tree are used, with most industries discarding the husks that house these seeds. However, a study published in the OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences may breathe new life into these husks, thanks to rot fungi – which can be used […]

11/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Manure-based fertilizers are ideal alternatives to conventional varieties, according to a study

A seven-year-long study conducted by Spanish researchers in a farm under the Mediterranean sun has concluded its comparison of natural and synthetic fertilizers. The researchers reported that manure-based fertilizer greatly improved the crop yield, both on its own and when added to chemical fertilizer. The goal of the Universitat de Lleida (UDL) research team was […]

10/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Organic farming promotes better plant biodiversity

Vineyards are an ancient and valuable means of agriculture in the southern reaches of Europe. Although many have been taking up organic farming in recent years, most continue to manage their crops through the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Spanish researchers evaluated how the adoption of organic farming methods could further benefit the agricultural […]

10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

For the organic farmer: Grow healthier plants with organic fertilizer mixed with compost tea

A study published in Biological Agriculture & Horticulture confirmed what many organic farmers and gardeners have known for so long now: The benefits of biochar can be enhanced by amending it with compost tea. Biochar is charcoal used as a soil amendment. It’s very popular among organic farmers and gardeners, some of whom amend it […]

10/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

For the organic farmer: Cattle manure is best for crop growth

A study, published in Horticultural Science, compared the effects of different organic treatments on the growth of the Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. var. pekinensis Lour [Olson]). They considered treatments such as the type of organic fertilizer, location, and the cabbage hybrid used. Growth was estimated using the following parameters: yield, plant height, and cabbage head […]

10/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Want bigger, healthier potatoes? Use straw mulch; it improves soil quality and suppresses weeds

Want to get the most yield and the biggest tubers from your crop of potatoes, protect them from certain pests and weeds, and not use any artificial chemicals? An American study reported that adding straw mulch to the soil around emerging potatoes will result in bigger, healthier tubers. Mulch was also shown to protect the […]

09/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Simple changes in conventional farming practices, particularly those that repair soil, could be the key to feeding the world

Not surprisingly, the promises that GMOs would save the world from hunger have failed to materialize. In addition to failing to make inroads in this serious issue, they’re also causing a slew of health and environmental problems. It’s clear that a different approach is needed, and it looks like one of the simplest solutions could […]

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