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Changing crop rotations, volatile weather and a growing population all provide new stressors on soil
'Societies live and die by soil'
Producers get mixed messages on what they should do to improve their ground
The technology is still being refined, but is advancing quickly
How to understand your soil from the bottom up
RESEARCH Ninety-year-old rotations show compounding nature of systemic production changes
When one part of an agricultural system is changed, the effects are frequently found in unexpected places. For example, the earliest no-till farmers were hoping for soil conservation benefits. Research now shows fields in long-term no-till require less fertilizer. Miles Dyck, a University of Alberta soil scientist, provided that information at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference
On paper, strip-till is an excellent way to reduce erosion and improve soil health, but there’s a learning curve
Largest look into practice across Prairies at the farm level shows early adopters satisfied with results
The project will receive almost $1.7 million over the next five years
