soil additive News
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First Quinoa Sown
Wageningen UR has sown the first quinoa fields at its test facilities in Lelystad and Vredepeel. A number of fields have been sown for nitrogen trials and a number of fields for research into varieties. A further five hectares have been sown for conventional cultivation. Sand and clay The research into varieties is taking place at two locations in order to discover whether the varieties grow ...
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Defra Sings Praises of Cover Crops – Vertical Strorage Tanks For All Farming Applications
Defra has recently been hailing the many merits of cover crops as part of a long-term approach to farming success, according to Farmers Weekly. Cover crops deliver a range of soil and environmental benefits and they fit in well with spring cropping. Experts are advising that cover crops should in fact be viewed as part of an integrated management strategy to help with various faming challenges. ...
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Safety measures proposed for soil fumigant pesticides
New draft safety measures for soil fumigant pesticides proposed by the US Environmental Protection Agency last week require that users of these chemicals submit written, site-specific fumigant management plans before fumigations begin. All soil fumigant products will be classified as restricted-use pesticides, to ensure that only specially trained individuals can apply and oversee fumigant ...
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