Tag: Crop Yield Improvement
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Innovative Strategies to Revive Depleted Agricultural Soils Worldwide
Revitalizing Soil: New Techniques on the Horizon As global agriculture faces the challenges of extreme weather and land degradation, a wave of new, yet largely experimental methods are being developed to rejuvenate the world’s farmlands. These innovations range from injecting liquid clay into Californian deserts for moisture retention to enhancing Malaysian soils with nutrient-rich fly…
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Carinata: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Biofuel Production
Introduction to Carinata: A Promising Carbon-Saving Crop Brassica carinata, commonly known as Ethiopian mustard, is emerging as a promising cover crop in the Southeastern United States. This crop, which has been studied for over a decade for its soil-enhancing qualities, is now gaining attention for its oilseed. The oil derived from carinata seeds offers a…