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Natural systems agriculture offers a practical alternative to ‘command and control’ production models
Grazing too early can also reduce forage production by as much as 45 per cent
Retail-level profits for 30-month-old beef more than double that of 18-month-old beef
French researcher argues that cultural value of shelterbelts is overlooked
A recent Iowa conference looked at the role women have in creating sustainable agricultural networks
Greg Smith says vertical tillage has worked so well on his perennial grasses and alfalfa, he’s now using it for his grains and oilseed crops to manage residue
Looking to breathe new life into perennial seed crop stands? Consider vertical tillage. Beginning with his meadow fescue fields, forage seed producer Greg Smith began using vertical tillage two years ago to loosen up sod-bound fields and has been pleased with the results — higher yields in second- and even third-year plant stands. “Meadow fescueManitobans with expertise in zero till and soil health are helping farmers increase productivity in the isolated nation
When it comes to North Korea, agriculture may not be the first thing that pops into people’s minds. But for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) it’s been front and centre for the last five years. The Winnipeg-based organization has been providing farmers in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea with assistance with soil conservation and
The view from Northern Blossom Farms
In this third letter from Northern Blossom Farms, Gary Martens discusses ways to keep trees on the landscape.
In my first letter I advocated integrating livestock and crops for the synergistic benefits of both components to the farming system. In the next letter, I discussed my crop rotation which includes perennials but is still based mainly on annual crops. In this letter, I want to propose the integration of trees as a beneficial
