Modern Farmer

MAY 23, 2024

The Biodegradable Products Institute , which sets standards for such bags, stopped certifying pet bags for the US market for that reason. “Our Canadian markets purchase hundreds of thousands monthly, but most of the Canadian composters accept pet waste.” As snow melted, piles of manure reappeared and infiltrated waterways.

Compost 130

Compost Manure Processing Fertilizer 130

Civil Eats

APRIL 29, 2024

The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) currently requires compost to be derived from plant and animal materials, such as manure, food scraps, leaves, and straw. Composters are not able to market finished compost as an input to organic agriculture if they accept compostable packaging as a feedstock.”states

Compost 141

Compost Manufacturing Food Production 141

Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There was a ready market for their wool, and when she started selling it, she sold out quickly. Much of the wool was saturated with organic matter such as manure, straw and leaves. Maksymiuk is now part of a wave of people spurring on an emerging market for wool that is often discarded, routing it back into agriculture.

Processing 127

Processing Fertilizer Nutrient Pollution Ranching 127

Civil Eats

MARCH 19, 2024

The nutraceutical market for medicinal mushrooms—such as reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps—may follow a similar trajectory, with one forecast suggesting the market could triple to reach $62 billion by 2032. There’s a limit to that market, though: “To be frank, you couldn’t possibly eat enough oyster mushrooms in the U.S.

Compost 138

Compost Farming Farming Logistics 138

Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some examples of fertilising plants organically are; Agricultural waste Manure from livestock Industrial waste However, inorganic fertilisers exist too which are responsible for directly affecting the soil through chemicals. Nitrogen helps with greenery, and potassium helps with plants’ stalks and straws Why fertilisers?

Manure 98

Manure Compost Straw Fertilizer 98

Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2024

David narrowed his eyes beneath his wide-brimmed straw hat and scanned the plain of yellow esparto waving in the hot wind. I asked about internal markets for wool and was told there were none. We’ve had 16 sheep killed by wolves so far this year.” In Britain, most of the commons were lost to the Enclosures Act.

Arable Land 98

Arable Land Straw Marketing Manure 98

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Practitioners see the farm as a closed, biodiverse ecosystem that requires internal inputswhich can come from the manure of ruminants raised on the farm, or from teas made from plants grown and animal products present on the farmto nourish and feed itself. Beth Hoinacki at the farmer’s market. Photography submitted.

Farming 64

Farming Farming Construction Harvesting 64