We know what you’re thinking: what is crop rotation? Well, it’s as simple as it sounds. Crop rotation is the practice of rotating crops belonging to specific groups around a vegetable bed from year to ...
Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You grew tomatoes successfully in that sunny corner of your garden last year, so why shouldn’t you plant this year’s seedlings in the same spot? It’s ...
While there are several good options for terminating cover crops, it’s important to understand which cover crop termination methods work best for your specific cover cropping system and overall ...
Researchers have shown that a plot of land on the campus of Auburn University that has been maintained by a century old practice of sustainable farming can produce similar cotton crops to those using ...
When King Charles III visited Honeydale Farm in England's Cotswolds region, one of his first remarks was: "Monoculture. That's our problem." That's the recollection of the farm's owner Ian Wilkinson, ...
Rabi season farming focuses on sustainability, efficient resource use, and strong crops to confirm consistent yields and long ...