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We Can’t Achieve Food Justice if We Don’t Prioritize Soil Health

Food Tank

Without well-nourished soil, “the global issues of climate change and food security cannot be addressed,” says soil scientist Dr. Rattan Lal. He’s the recipient of the World Food Prize and a Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science at The Ohio State University. We’re seeing the power of storytelling, too.

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The Sustainable Soil-ution Beneath Your Feet

Sustainable Harvest International

“ “My philosophy has always been that the health of soil, plants, animals, people, and the environment is one.” ” — Rattan Lal, professor of soil science + 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Conventional, or industrial, agriculture uses chemicals to defend crops from weeds, certain insect species, and diseases.

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Our Agronomist Bestows Helpful Growing Tips

Agriculture for Life

Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (TNAU, Coimbatore INDIA) Hi, this is Dr. Marco Thiruselvam with Green Wave Products and I am going to talk about growing tips with AgriPOWER HGDF. AgriPOWER HGDF stimulates beneficial soil microorganisms and improves the structure of the soil. Marco Thiruselvam B.M.E.

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Closing the Loop on Poop

Modern Farmer

Lessons From Mushers and Others Composting is the controlled breakdown of organic matter into humus, a rich soil amendment many prefer over chemical fertilizers. Farmers and gardeners often use livestock manure from poultry, cattle or horses. As snow melted, piles of manure reappeared and infiltrated waterways.

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Producing the Perfect Potato and Soil Health to Handle Environmental Stress—The Perry Farm—Chin, Alberta

RR2CS

They have a very advanced group of people working on soil science,” he says. Harold points out how Rockey’s work demonstrates that water filtration serves as a good measuring stick for determining soil health. The Perry’s also source manure from neighbouring feedlots to compost and mix into the soil.

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