Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill. percent of the world’s farmland but uses 4.7

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Krishna Bista grew up on a diversified farm in her native Bhutan, where her family cultivated sweet potatoes, ginger, corn, wheat, millet, citrus and cardamom. For Doli Wikongo, a refugee farmer employee who grew up cultivating bananas and rice in her native Congo, New Leaf has been a lifeline. Wikongo and Bista oversee the farm crew.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 14, 2023

Cultivating Parda Bel: Tips and Tricks Cultivating Parda Bel can be a rewarding experience, bringing the beauty of nature into your own backyard. A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can lead to excessive foliage growth with fewer flowers.

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Sustainable Harvest International

APRIL 22, 2024

However, these chemical fertilizers disrupt the delicate fungal networks within the soil, gradually degrading the soil’s health. Over time, conventional agricultural methods lead to soil degradation, threatening our ability to cultivate food. Pro tip from Kate : Before recycling plastic, consider how it can be reused.

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