Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Cheap and easy to make, it’s still the fastest-growing group of fibers used to manufacture garments. In addition, most natural fibers are grown conventionally, which often means heavy use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified or treated seeds. What’s the solution? Cotton, the most used natural fiber, occupies 2.4

Textiles 102

Textiles Manufacturing Production Processing 102

Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 24, 2023

Phosphate rock is a popular material for the manufacturing of this fertiliser. Phosphorus is responsible for this, and it also allows for better seed growth. Nitrogen helps with greenery, and potassium helps with plants’ stalks and straws Why fertilisers? This is responsible for cell growth and expansion.

Manure 98

Manure Compost Straw Fertilizer 98

Sustainable Food Trust

APRIL 10, 2024

Plastics are used across the gamut of farming, from the ubiquitous silage wrap, usually black but now increasingly in an array of colours, to plastic mulches, agricultural film plastic, seed bags and onwards. Farmers once used straw or other organic matter instead of plastic mulch. What happens to farm plastics?

Straw 87

Straw Farming Farming Ecology 87

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. It’s definitely a big team, but every member is so critical,” Mejia-Muñoz says.

Agriculture 112

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 112