Adoption of soil health improvement strategies by Australian farmers: II. Impediments and incentives. J. Agric. Educ. Ext. 20(1):107-132.Bennett JM, Cattle SR (2013b) Adoption of soil health improvement strategies by Australian farmers: II. Impediments and incentives. Journal of Agricultural ...
6: Plant Cover Crops Cover crops are an excellent addition to your soil improvement program. They can provide organic matter and nutrients, improve drainage and aeration, attract beneficial soil organisms, and act as an overwintering mulch. While cover crops can be grown in rotation with other c...
Soil Health: The Role of Microbes in Crop Productivity Microorganisms in soil regulate a wide range of processes that are critical for plant growth and crop productivity. A large, diverse and active soil biota ... VVSR Gupta,S Putcha,G Roberts - 《Australian Cotton Growers Research Association...
Additionally, a lack of spatiotemporal agricultural data hampers the improvement of intelligent farming practices. The extensive development of paddy fields has led to seasonal declines in groundwater levels and the spatiotemporal mismatch of water and soil resources. "A comprehensive solution that addres...
Nitrogenous fertilizers have nearly doubled global grain yields, but have also increased losses of reactive N to the environment. Current public investments to improve soil health seek to balance productivity and environmental considerations. However, da
Specifically, our research question is: What does the concept of soil health mean for farmers as it relates to the pursuit of their own well-being? 2. Methods Qualitative research provides a critical methodological gap to understanding adoption and the barriers to the adoption of soil management ...
However, few studies report the effect of organic fertilizer on soil health by multiple statistical methods in this region. It is necessary to develop the SHI to evaluate the impact of manure incorporation on the farmland soil health condition in the northern ecotone of China. The development of...
especially in the dry season. The vineyard farmers showed particular interest in the application of the experiments. The orange cultivators were interested in understanding the way of further improving the biological health and condition of soil on avocado trees. An important question raised was whether...
Soil fertility has a significant impact on crop health and yield. Thus, farmers must continuously monitor and manage the fertility level.
There are many factors that affect the outcomes of soil health management on a farm. Soil health improvement is often a lengthy process that depends on things like soil type, climate, cropping system and available tests. "Healthy soils are the foundation for food production," says Miner. "We...