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05/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil
The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]
05/23/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The politics surrounding GMOs: Bureaucrats don’t care about the environment and are more interested in money
By and large, government bureaucrats in America and Europe don’t care two sticks about the environment or public health. They only care about the profits promised by big businesses that are using GMOs to take over the world’s food supplies, an article in GreenMedInfo stated. It started in the U.S. in the 90s. The executives […]
05/10/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers explain “opportunity food loss” to prevent food wastage – our food choices have resulted in tons of food WASTED every day
Food waste is a serious problem all around the world. On average, at least a third of all food production is either lost in the supply chain or spoiled – this makes it one of the leading causes of global food insecurity. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), […]
04/26/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Sowing the seeds of suicide: Monsanto’s ownership of our food supply is destroying farming
There’s a reason Monsanto is one of the most hated companies in the world, and it goes far beyond the damage its products have done to the environment and human health. Indeed, Monsanto’s control over our food supply is destroying farming itself, and the repercussions for all of us could be devastating. The biotech firm […]
04/18/2018
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By David Williams
High-tech farm is using machines to re-establish old school microbiology for sustainable farming
What do you think farms of the future will look like? Will they use soil in the same way that it’s used now? Could they be operated completely by robots, with no humans ever stepping foot on them at all? Whatever they end up looking, they had better be capable of meeting the demands of […]
04/18/2018
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By David Williams
Robot with advanced cyber-hand put to work harvesting cauliflower for the EU
Robots can do a lot to help out in performing tedious and labor-intensive tasks. And while certain actions, such as harvesting a cauliflower, may seem simple enough, the fact is that it can be quite taxing after a while. After all, there are many different variables that need to be considered to get it right. […]
04/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Edamame farmers are using rye as a cover crop to reduce the use of herbicides
Farmers continue to search for alternatives to herbicides to control weeds due to the increase of herbicide-resistant weeds in most grain and vegetable crops. Fortunately, edamame farmers have found a way to reduce the use of herbicides by using rye as a cover crop, according to a study published in the journal Weed Science. The […]
04/05/2018
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By David Williams
New Jersey indoor farm can grow plants all year long while using 95 percent less water than outdoor farms, with no pesticides at all
There’s something special about a new farm in Kearny, New Jersey. Headed by a former techie turned farmer, Bowery Farming is uniquely poised to serve as the blueprint for future farms with a focus on sustainability and reliability. More specifically, by applying clever new methods, the CEO and founder of Bowery Farming, Irving Fain, has created […]
04/05/2018
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By Janine Acero
Stocking density determines nitrogen distribution in a farming production that combines free-range pigs and energy crops
Free-range pig farming is typically associated with a high risk of nitrogen leaching as the pigs’ excrement help create nitrogen’s hotspots. In addition, the pigs’ rooting behaviors destroy the grass-covered soil. The following study, which was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, aimed to determine the role of stocking density in determining nitrogen distribution and balance in […]
04/01/2018
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By David Williams
Soil management through crop rotation and organic amendments found to support sustainable vegetable production, eliminate need for conventional fertilizers
Nowadays, the use of conventional types of fertilizers is a common practice, as it is seen by most people as necessary to achieve success in growing food crops. However, a study published in Agronomy Journal shows that it is possible to avoid using them altogether. The researchers wanted to find out whether or not it was possible to achieve […]
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