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How Syntropic Agriculture Restores Soil and Farms

ATTRA

Regular pruning to manage plant succession and promote vigorous growth. ‘Chop and drop’ mulching, where pruned biomass becomes ground cover to build organic matter and protect the soil. Chickens can play a role in pest management while depositing nutrient-rich manure, further enhancing nutrient cycling.

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Milk from the desert: How grazing camels boost environmental and human health in water-stressed regions

Sustainable Food Trust

During the course of a year, the camels forage on different types of land that include harvested fields, forest, sacred groves and what is classified as revenue land. While weeding the fields, the camels also fertilise them with their manure.