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Soil organisms – promoting soil health

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It is teeming with a wide variety of organisms, each playing a unique role in maintaining soil health and fertility. From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. This might result in reduced soil fertility and productivity.

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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 1

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Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil. Where does that carbon come from?

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Planting the ‘Prairie Berry’ — Solstice Berry Farm, Crossfield, Alberta

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We just opted to switch gears into something different to grow a higher value crop,” says Rick. “We For example, while they plant around 1000 bushes an acre in rows, they decided to also plant a cover crop between the rows in the orchard to reduce soil compaction and prevent erosion. “We

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