Soil

The ‘Soil’ section on iGrow News focuses on the essentials of soil science and its importance in sustainable farming. This category offers insights into the composition and health of our grounds and how these factors are crucial for thriving agriculture.

Understanding the science behind it is critical. This includes learning about its structure, what it’s made of, and the processes it undergoes. Knowing this helps grasp how it affects plant growth and crop yields.

Soil health is another major topic. Healthy soil is full of nutrients and has a balanced ecosystem, including microbes. The category examines how farming practices can either improve or harm its health.

Managing soil properly is vital. Techniques like rotating crops, covering crops, and minimal tillage help maintain its health. These methods prevent certain issues like erosion and nutrient loss, ensuring it stays fertile for future farming.

Sustainable farming heavily relies on healthy soil. Its good management boosts crop resilience against climate change and pests and helps reduce greenhouse gases.

In summary, the category is a guide for anyone interested in farming sustainably. It emphasizes the importance of it in agriculture and offers practical tips for keeping it healthy.

Funding Round Soil

Rosy Soil Secures $3.6M Seed Round to Expand Sustainable Soil Solutions

Rosy Soil, a sustainable soil company founded in 2022, has raised $3.6 million in a seed funding round to further its growth.

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Partnerships Soil

LatConnect60 Partners with Spire Global to Deliver Advanced Soil Moisture Insights for Agriculture and Forestry

Key Takeaways LatConnect60 has partnered with Spire Global to enhance its platform with Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) data and Soil Moisture Insights. The partnership focuses on providing daily […]

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Verdi Launches Affordable Multi-Depth Soil Moisture Kit for Precision Irrigation

Verdi’s new Multi-Depth Soil Moisture Kit simplifies and reduces the cost of soil moisture monitoring by 80%.

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EarthOptics Raises $24M to Advance Soil Digitization & Predictive Agronomy

EarthOptics secures $24 million in funding to expand its soil digitization and Predictive Agronomy solutions.

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Agricultural Crops Soil

WHEATWATCHER Project Launches to Enhance Soil Health Across Europe

EU-funded WHEATWATCHER project focuses on soil health monitoring and sustainable farming practices.

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AgTech Deals Regenerative Agriculture Soil

CIBO Technologies & Truterra Expand Collaboration

CIBO Technologies has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Truterra, an agricultural sustainability business.

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Financial Results Soil Stock Market

Earth Alive Clean Technologies Files Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal Amid Financial Restructuring and Growth Initiatives

Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc. filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) on October 21, 2024, to facilitate a sale and investment solicitation process (SISP).

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AgriBusiness AgTech Learning & Achievements Soil

Purdue University Latest News: Haley Oliver Awarded $10M USAID Grant

Haley Oliver, professor of food science at Purdue University, has received $10 million in funding from USAID to extend the FSIL.

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Partnerships Soil

Trusted Advisor Partnership Expands to Canadian Prairies for Advanced Soil Health Training

The Trusted Advisor Partnership is launching in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in 2025 to provide soil health training to Certified Crop Advisors.

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Partnerships Soil

AMVAC® GreenSolutions Partners with Biome Makers

AMVAC® GreenSolutions and Biome Makers have partnered to study the interaction of biological products in the soil.

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Soil

Biome Makers Partners in Alliance for Sustainable Sugarcane Production

Biome Makers joins an alliance to enhance sustainable and profitable sugarcane production.

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Research Soil

Extensive Study Reveals the Multifaceted Threat of Land Degradation in Europe’s Agricultural Sectors

In 2024, a study led by Remus Prăvălie and colleagues analyzed land degradation in Europe's agricultural landscapes.

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Events & Awards Soil

Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Convenes in Nairobi to Boost Agricultural Growth

Dr. Beth Dunford, representing the African Development Bank Group President, leads a delegation at the summit to discuss fertilizer and soil health.

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Research Soil

Comprehensive SOC Dataset Sheds Light on Cropping Practices and Policy Development in Southeast Asia

The study by Gomez et al. (2024) introduces an open dataset on soil organic carbon (SOC) under various cropping systems in Southeast Asia, based on a systematic literature search.

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Funding Round Soil

Miraterra Closes Seed Funding Led By At One Ventures

Miraterra, a company at the forefront of soil measurement innovation, announced the successful close of its Seed funding round, spearheaded by At One Ventures.

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