Thriving soil ecosystems
Reading Time: 4 minutes
What if we could build healthy, thriving soil ecosystems? Soil which allows plants to grow well, without excessive and expensive inputs.
Archive for month: October, 2018
Are cities healthier than farms?
Reading Time: 2 minutes
I realised again that there is still a lot of work for us, as the sustainable agriculture community, to do. We need to continue improving the health of agricultural land.
The “too much of a good thing” effect of nitrogen
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Nitrogen is a nutrient that is crucial for the optimal growth of plants. Its role in plant health may very well be unparalleled, but what happens when it becomes excessive in the soil? Is it “the more the better”, or rather a case of “too much of a good thing”?
Green ranging free grazing
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Dairy cows on pastures are green ranging and free grazing. These cows can move around with freedom and eat grass in a natural manner.