Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Highlighting urban gardens, aquaculture oyster farms, food forests, and more, this book shows the varied ways that farmers can sustainably feed their communities. With the help of a neighbor, the three children mix manure, spread, mulch, and sow seeds while uniting neighbors and demonstrating the power of community.

Food 112

Food Farming Farming Grain 112

Agwired

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Dairy farmers across 15 states can apply for considerable financial support to adopt climate-smart manure management practices through a new initiative aimed at enhancing soil health, increasing herd productivity and minimizing environmental impact. Thats according to Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain project leaders.

Manure 45

Manure Poultry Supply Chain Animal Agriculture 45

Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Since land is limited to what you have available, farmers can use a simple equation or technology to help them calculate this amount. If you are using organic fertilizers such as manure it can have a variable nutrient content which might change over time. Estimating the Number of Plants Plants need space to grow.

Fertilizer 93

Fertilizer Compost Crop Distribution 93

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We don’t want to be passive recipients of technology, including how to count carbon,” Penunia told Civil Eats. “We We want to have direct control and ownership over the technologies we are implementing.” These Manure Digesters Incorporate Food Scraps. We want to innovate. Read more: Supermarket Food Waste is a Big Problem.

Agriculture 142

Agriculture Agriculture Food Finance 142

Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. Their work focuses on enhancing capacity, scaling technologies, facilitating access to technology, and supporting knowledge sharing to design solutions for producers.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The initiative aims to triple the productivity of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa in 20 years by promoting green manure and cover crops that restore soil health, combat drought, and enhance farm resilience.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139