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.

Partnerships Soil Sustainable Agriculture

Senken Partners With Exomad Green Securing The World’s Largest Biochar Deal

Key Takeaways Landmark Biochar Agreement: Senken and Exomad Green secure one of the world’s largest biochar deals, targeting the supply of 81,600 tonnes of carbon removal credits between 2025 and […]

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Funding Round Soil

Trace Genomics Raises $10.5M in Series B Funding to Enhance Soil DNA Intelligence

Key Takeaways: Trace Genomics announces a successful Series B funding round of $10.5 million, led by S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, and newly joined Rabo Ventures. The investment aims to extend […]

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Research Soil

Biochar’s Potential in China for Negative Emissions & Sustainable Development

Key Takeaways: Biochar is identified as a viable technology for carbon sequestration, with benefits for soil quality and crop yield. Significant uncertainties exist around biochar’s potential, costs, and deployment strategies […]

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Research Soil

The Paradox of Increasing Summertime Soil Moisture in the Continental USA

Key Takeaways: Contrary to climate model predictions of drier conditions, 57% of the continental USA shows increasing summertime soil moisture trends from 2011 to 2020. A new two-layer land surface […]

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AgriBusiness Soil Sustainable Agriculture

Loam Bio Latest News: Launches Products In The US

Key Takeaways: Loam Bio’s U.S. Market Entry: An Australian company specializing in carbon market technologies, Loam Bio, launches its products in the U.S. Innovative Carbon Capture Technology: Introduction of CarbonBuilder, […]

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Research Soil

Increasing Accumulation of Microplastics In Agricultural Soils

Key Takeaways Cusworth et al. (2024) analyze the increasing accumulation of microplastics in agricultural soils and its potential impacts on human health and agricultural productivity. The study uses a historical […]

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Research Soil Sustainable Agriculture

Assessing the Impact of Climate Extremes on Soil Organic Carbon

Key Takeaways: SOC Dynamics and Climate Extremes: Wang et al. (2023) investigate the largely unquantified impact of extreme climate conditions under global warming on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. Global […]

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Digital Solutions New Technology In Agriculture Soil

Slakes: A New App for Easy Soil Health Assessment by SHI

Key Takeaways: World Soil Day Celebration: The Soil Health Institute (SHI) released the ‘Slakes’ app on World Soil Day to encourage global engagement in soil health measurement. Technology Accessibility: The app, available […]

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AgriBusiness New Technology In Agriculture Partnerships Soil

OCP, UM6P, and Regrow’s Partnership

Key Takeaways Innovative MRV System Development: OCP Group, UM6P, and American agriculture startup Regrow are partnering to create a Measuring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system tailored for African soil, leveraging […]

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Soil Sustainable Agriculture

Harsco Environmental Launches Low-Carbon Fertilizer in Brazil

Key Takeaways: Harsco Environmental, under Enviri Corporation, debuts AgroSilicio, a low-carbon fertilizer, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. AgroSilicio is produced using recycled steel slag and is a fertilizer […]

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Research Soil

£2.45M Gift to Imperial College London Fuels Innovative Soil Microbial Research

Key Takeaways A £2.45 million donation from the Michael Uren Foundation will fund research on soil microbial communities at Imperial College London. The research aims to address the challenge of […]

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Biotech Partnerships Soil

Ferganix & UAL: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture

FERGANIX, LLC, and UAL Biotech PLT take a game-changing leap forward in an era marked by a call for sustainability and greener technologies. The collaboration of these two industry giants […]

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Plant Science Soil

Insights from Hanninghof’s Long-Term Sustainable Agriculture Trial

Researchers and farmers have sought ways to produce more food for decades to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global population. However, the stakes are higher now as the […]

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Biofuel Biotech Plant Science Soil

GreenEdge Renewables: Shaping Sustainable Agriculture

In an era where environmental concerns and the need for sustainable solutions are at the forefront of global discussions, the Inflation Reduction Act marks a significant step towards addressing climate […]

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Crop Genomics New Technology In Agriculture Plant Science Soil

Trace Genomics and Taurus Ag Join Forces for Soil Health

In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of Canadian agriculture, Trace Genomics and Taurus Agricultural Marketing (Taurus Ag) have announced a dynamic international partnership. This strategic collaboration […]

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