More than half of the world’s population is under 30 years old today, and as a group, young people have a remarkable capacity to inspire and shape global movements.Young global leaders like Malala Yousafzai, who advocates for quality education and gender equality, and Greta Thunberg, who advocates for climate change, are pushing for the advancement […]
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Africa, Agriculture, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Crop Yields, Environment/Ecology, Europe, Farming, Fertilizers, Gardening, Life in Soil, Soil Basics, UK, USA
Benefits of Zeolite on Soil
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Nov
Nov
The deteriorating soil fertility can be countered by zeolite clinoptilolite natural minerals. Zeolite has the capacity to bind nutrients delivered by fertilizer application or put another way, zeolite has the capacity to preserve fertilizer. Plant roots progressively assimilate the bound nutrients. Zeolite usage results in fertilizer cost savings. It should be kept in mind that […]
Africa, Agriculture, Caribbean, Central America, Crop Yields, Eco Warriors, Environment/Ecology, Europe, Farming, Fertilizers, Gardening, Life in Soil, Soil Basics, UK, Urban Soil, USA
Effect of ‘Calcite Foliar Fertilizer’ on Growth, Yield and Nutritional Composition of Sorghum
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Sep
Sep
A research study conducted by Janaka Priyankara Wickramashinge from Iowa State University back in 2015 on the effect of “Calcite Foliar Fertilizer’ on Growth, Yield and Nutritional Composition of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Cultivated under Field Condition as a Fodder for Dairy Cattle proves how effective calcite is. Among the various ways of supplying […]
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Aug
Aug
Lyncroft Farm Ltd has been practising organic farming for over 30 years and is registered with the Organic Food Federation. This means that they are inspected at least twice a year to ensure all standards are strictly adhered to. Quality you can trust! Customer satisfaction is of great importance and all their produce is […]
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Jul
Jul
Manic Organic offers a wide range of organic products & fresh produce. You get to buy organic fruits & vegetables from the shop where most of them are grown at their small farm. Organic is not expensive contrary to what the supermarkets are selling. Manic Organic is owned. by Clayton and Julia, who are both […]
Eco Ambassadors, Environment/Ecology, Government Scheme, SDG Goals, UK
Plant an orchard in your school and be a #ForceForNature
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Sep
Sep
Apply for a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school now! The Tree Council are giving away free orchard tree and hedgerow packs to inspire teachers and pupils around the country to get outdoors connect, learn, plant and care for trees. Teachers will also receive an exciting set of […]
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Sep
Sep
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a new environmental land management scheme by the UK Government that will reward farmers for adopting more sustainable farming practices and approaches. Those who currently receive payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive. The new scheme aims to help […]
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Oct
Oct
What is the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)? The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is the biggest of the rural grants and payments that provide help to the farming industry. Farmers apply once a year – between March and May – and payments begin in December. Who’s it for? Farmers with at least 5 hectares of agricultural […]