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Rascal To Remedy Fungus On The Farm
The ancient Romans had a legend about a malicious boy who tormented a fox by tying wheat straw to its tail and then setting the straw on fire. The Roman god of crop protection, Robigus, was so irritated that he penalized humanity with wheat rust, the fungal disease that leaves a farmer’s field looking as […]
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The Real Dirt On Soil
Understanding Native Soils How do soils function in their natural condition? How do native grasslands and forests produce an abundance of plants and animals in the complete absence o irrigation, fertilizer, and tillage? The answer lies in understanding certain principles by which native soils function. We have been taught that soils are comprised o four […]
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The Back Forty Down Under: Adapting Farming to Climate Variability
The financial viability of the agricultural sector, as well as the health and social wellbeing of individuals, families and businesses in both rural and urban communities, are inexorably linked to the functioning of the land. There is widespread agreement that the health of vegetation, soils and waterways in many parts of the Australian landscape have […]
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Mycorrhizae – Four Species is Better than One
In 1968, one of the most classic rock ‘n roll bands of all time, Three Dog Night, released the song titled “One”. The first line of the song is, “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” These lyrics were written when the song’s author tried to call a friend and he got a […]
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