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Change in direction

We need a major shift to regenerative farming

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True sustainable, regenerative agriculture will reverse the negative impact of conventional agriculture and result in sustainable food production.

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FAQ about legumes and root nodules

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These are some questions I was asked by a farmer in the Tsitsikamma the other day about legumes and root nodules.

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Tapping into the tons of nitrogen above the soil

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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil provide an opportunity for farmers to tap into the huge amounts of nitrogen which are just sitting in the atmosphere, waiting to be unlocked.

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