Agri-Environment Adviser, Mary Ann Alexander, recently met with farmer Andrew Hazelton, Brookeborough, and Geoff Connell, ...

Environmental stresses are now more severe due to climatic changes. Globally, numerous abiotic stresses affect soil and ...

Both magnesium and calcium are macro nutrients and are essential for plant and animal growth. Q. There has to be a better way? A. Many methods have been tried over the last 30 years to use soil ...

Calcium (Ca) is a critical macronutrient for all plants ... Calcium is among the most abundant elements within Earth’s crust and is present in various soil minerals, including phosphates, silicates, ...

Typical row-crop agricultural practices can potentially be harmful to soil health and future sustainability. The use of cover ...

A research team proposes a method to calculate, compare and communicate how different crops affect the loss of agricultural soil, with the aim of raising awareness of this problem and promoting ...

Canopy gaps in a mixed floodplain forest have a direct effect on forest soil temperature and moisture, but only have a minor impact on soil biological activity.

If you have an avocado tree struggling to produce fruit, it might need a boost in fertilizer. Here are the best options to ...

Understanding the quality and composition of your garden soil is essential for successful gardening. Soil testing provides ...

5. Maximize fertilizer efficiencies. Depending on your farming practices, here are some ways to get the most ROI, based on 4R ...

Most common fertilizers include a mix of the three biggest nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Fortunately, there ...