Opinion: Organic waste rated as most valuable resource for soil health

The Invisible Bottleneck: Why Your Food Supply Depends on Fertilizers That Can’t Be Made Without Sulfur

(NaturalNews) When the Sulfur Runs Out, Famine Isn't Far BehindMost people think of fertilizer in terms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium -- the familiar N-P...

These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland

Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higher yields in salty conditions. The findings could lead to bio-based treatments that help farmers grow crops on land once considered too salty for agriculture.

General : 39,000 Tonnes Of Daily Waste: KPKT Launches National Campaign To Shift Public Mindset

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- More than 39,000 tonnes of solid waste are collected daily across the country, most of which ends up in landfills.

Soil Your Undies … To Find Out How Healthy Your Soil Is

“Soil Your Undies” sounds like the latest, grossest internet challenge to make the social media... The post Soil Your Undies To Find Out How Healthy Your Soil Is appeared first on Earth911.

Alternative to synthetic fertiliser: Organic farmers shielded from fertiliser price surge

As synthetic fertiliser prices rise amid global supply disruption, farmer Tom Kass says organic farmers' reliance on manure, compost, and legumes leaves them far less exposed.