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Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Civil Eats

This level of agriculture was not possible in the Imperial Valley until the construction of the Alamo Canal , also known as the Imperial Canal, in 1901, which diverted water from the Colorado River. More efficient watering, in other words, could mean healthier crops and higher yields, but an increase in overall water use. “So

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El Valle de Guadalupe Under Threat: The Campaign to Save Mexico’s Wine Country

Food Tank

The land has been subdivided and sold for the construction of private homes, businesses, and concert venues. We cannot yield an inch of this valuable land, even if its use is to produce alcoholic beverages. Cities can be built in so many other places,” Espejel tells Food Tank, “but losing fertile soil is unforgivable.”

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Fertilising Plants – All you need to know

Kavya Organic Farm

Laborious activities like farming, construction, traffic, etc can negatively impact the soil by changing its chemical structure, which is why fertilisers are required to keep the plants intact. This means that there’s 10% of Nitrogen (N), 10% Phosphorus (P), and 10% Potassium (K).

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‘A Silent Killer’: How Saltwater Intrusion is Overtaking Coastal Farmland in the US 

Modern Farmer

It’s very fertile soil, especially in some areas that are called the ‘black lands.’ Crop yields never return to previous rates, and there is only so much farmland owners can do to rid the salt before another hurricane comes along. For centuries, farmers have favored the rich soil of coastal areas during the growing season. “It’s

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Ten Tips to Improve Your Garden Next Season

Modern Farmer

Without consistent water, it’s difficult for plants to use the fertilizers you put into the soil. It’s easy to think that early planting equals early yield and a longer growing season. I had initially attributed this to a lack of calcium in the soil, but the real culprit was inconsistent watering.

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Precision Ag News 3/27

Agwired

In a move to bolster safety by users of off-highway equipment in the agriculture, construction, utility, forestry and mining industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduces a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education, and training for operators of the equipment.

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SEEN IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Lunatic Farmer

I love alternative construction, energy, and sewage systems. Fittingly, then, my recent trip to South Africa yielded two fascinating additions in the energy and sewage department. Like chemical fertilizer instead of compost. Of course, I’m always going to speak so my hosts take care of meals, lodging, tickets, etc.

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