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Climate change is threatening U.S. agriculture, writes Forbes
The magazine's examination: U.S. agriculture, as well as livestock, is reckoning with climate and drought. While soil health is of growing concern

Mulch films under fire in India as microplastics pollution gets worrysome
A study finds the high presence of microplastics in fields where films are used most. The disposal problem in the Asian country remains significant. Concerns over heavy metal contamination

Tropical plants provide a solution for heavy metal-contaminated soils
According to a study by NTU Singapore twelve plants proven effective in phytoremediation of soils contaminated with cadmium, arsenic, lead and chromium. The findings confirm the potential of nature-based -interventions

Microbes provide a solution as fertilizers get too expensive
War in Ukraine and commodity boom pushes fertilizer prices to record highs: profiting from microbes' properties is a cost-effective solution as investors jump in, writes the Wall Street Journal.

Traditional agriculture is good for soil and human health. A lesson from Navajo community
Traditional knowledge and modern science: how the Navajo community develops regenerative agriculture while promoting health and food security. A tale by the New Humanitarian

Biopesticides, a 4.5 billion dollar market
The forecast is contained in an analysis carried out by the research company Technavio. The expected average growth rate is 17% on a five-year basis. To push the biopesticides sector the negative sides of conventional products of chemical origin in environmental and health terms, in addition to the spread of organic agriculture

Phosphorus and liming benefit cassava and ensure food security, researchers say
Actions to reduce soil acidity and increase phosphorus availability boost cassava crop yields, one of the basic food components for hundreds of millions of people

Microbes tell us how the soil is doing. And they help save on fertilizer
It' s not just about organic matter: microbes are crucial in guaranteeing a proper soil balance. Canadian and Amercan scientists have developed a new test to capture soil biological activity

Diversity and circular design will lead global food into the future
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: "To create an environmentally friendly food production system, we must redesign the supply chain by diversifying ingredients and regenerating crops."

How’s your soil doing? Ask this Irish app
The app allows you to analyze the health of your soil and suggests how to manage it. An example of technology applied to soil protection.