Ernest Kombo, a sugarcane farmer scoops filter-mart that he intends to apply on his crops in Malava, Kakamega County. A section of cane farmers have embraced use of filter-mud to improve quality of ...

Sandy soil is like the ultimate frenemy of gardeners everywhere. It drains water faster than anyone can refill a watering can, washes away nutrients before plants have a chance to enjoy them, and ...

David González and Javier Chaves explore regenerative practices for agroecological transition through the CROPS4LIFE project ...

This question is asked by everyone from home gardeners planting their tomatoes to farmers planning out their crop rotations and homeowners looking to keep a lush lawn. Jake Mowrer, Ph.D., Texas A&M ...

A gardener spreads ash on top of soil - La Huertina De Toni/Shutterstock Every thriving garden begins from the ground up, and healthy soil is right at its foundation. But what counts as a healthy soil ...

Afforestation transforms degraded soils in semi-arid regions, increasing microbial necromass and enhancing soil carbon and nitrogen pools, thereby improving ecosystem health.

The president pointed out that some fields in Belarus are located on hills and contain sandy soil. This is why the head of state suggested staging an experiment that may increase the quality of these ...

Soil scientists are warning of declining soil fertility. The decline, characterised by low basic minerals, is affecting crop productivity. Ministry of Agriculture reports show the country has been ...