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“There’s no Net Zero with nitrogen fertilizers”, Soil Association says
Agricultural Industry, NewsAccording to the British association, fossil-based nitrogen fertilizers are an obstacle to achieving Net Zero. In contrast, "there is a need to support nature-friendly approaches"

The solution for the 2030 climate goals lies in agricultural soils
Agricultural Industry, NewsJacqueline McGlade, former EEA executive director and co-founder of Downforce say some easy management strategies in agricultural soils can increase the amount of carbon stock by more than 30 bn metric tons

Climate change anticipates bee awakening putting crops at risk
Agricultural Industry, NewsBritish study: rising spring temperatures make bees wake up too early. Synchronization between insects and plants is lost and crops are affected. 1°C warming corresponds to an average anticipation of 6.5 days

UK, two thirds of soils show nutrient deficit
Environment, NewsAn analysis by the independent laboratory NRM: as a result of the degradation, wheat crops show 10% less nitrogen and 25% less phosphorus. Thousands of soil samples extracted from UK farmland

“Clear requirements are needed for carbon storage”
Agricultural Industry, NewsA report released in the UK highlights the importance of minimum requirements in carbon sequestration activities. The study aims to bring clarity to the marketplace and ensure the element's long-term permanence in the soil

Missing invertebrates: the UK has already lost a third of its earthworms
Environment, NewsThe biodiversity crisis is also affecting invertebrates. In the United Kingdom, says a study by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the abundance of earthworms in the soil declined by 33 to 41 percent. Poor agricultural practices are a crucial determinant

UK researchers investigate carbon sequestration capacity in forests
Environment, NewsBritish forests can contribute significantly to climate mitigation. A project aims to define the potential of agroforestry and open the way to a new market

Researchers believe microorganisms can help us store energy in the soil
Innovation & Technology, NewsBy using the action of microorganisms, it is possible to store energy in the soil, British researchers say. This solution could reduce the overall impact of traditional batteries. But for large-scale application we will still have to wait for some time

Wales wants to triple annual restoration of peatlands
Environment, NewsThe annual amount of peatlands to be restored in the British nation rises to 1,800 hectares. A move designed to counter climate change and protect biodiversity. Two emergencies that seem to be more and more evident across the U.K.

Meat can be sustainable thanks to agroecology
Agricultural Industry, NewsAccording to the Soil Association in Edinburgh, the transition to agroecology in agriculture and livestock paves the way for a lower-impact production system. But extending the practice on a large scale requires a change in diet