This increase in carbon storage is attributed to manure from livestock, which acts as a natural fertiliser, promoting plant growth and carbon absorption. By Leatherbiz. In addition to soil health, the ...

The importance of soil health extends far beyond the immediate benefits to crops; it is integral to the long-term viability of agricultural systems. According to Dr Hendrik Smith, a conservation ...

presents a unique opportunity to enhance soil carbon accumulation by fostering stronger plant-microbe interactions,” Rui said. The new NIFA study adds a soil health dimension to a variety of ongoing ...

Intense use of chemicals has depleted soil organisms, compaction causes water to runoff from the surface rather than infiltrate, and ploughing destroys the soil’s vital aggregate structure and ...

Lynette Abbott and Hira Shaukat from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing health ...

Biochar is a form of charcoal (mostly carbon) produced by heating organic ... a renewed recognition in the agricultural sector that soil health = plant health = business health, and biochar ...

The planet’s soils store more carbon than any ecosystem other than the oceans, and could store much more if better managed. But soil carbon is threatened by climate change. Researchers expect ...

Ensuring the correct balance of cations, with calcium as the dominant one, will improve soil health. The cascading benefits are that soils operate aerobically with improved biology, reduced GHG ...

Fall is a great time to think about the soil. As gardeners we should always consider the health of our soil in ... soil organic matter increases, more carbon is sequestered in the soil, erosion ...