Purpose of Fertilizers Fertilizers are available in various formulations. There are two primary classes: organic (or natural) ...

Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...

Innovations in bio-based fertilisers and soil health management practices should be prioritised. The shift from inorganic to organic fertilisers is not just a sustainable agricultural practice it ...

Although the arsenic levels in rice are generally low, long-term consumption—especially if rice is eaten daily—may pose ...

Insect frass turns waste into a powerful organic fertilizer, boosting soil health and sustainability in farming.

A new company has been reaching out to farmers with a soil amendment and an offer that sounds too good to be true, so ...

University of Minnesota Extension The bright sunshine coming though my office windows this morning caused me to take a close look at my indoor plants and I observed new growth coming from several ...

Insect frass, a waste product from farming insects like mealworms and crickets, is gaining recognition as an organic soil amendment. It consists of insect waste, uneaten feed, and molted skins and is ...

While a single plant is capable of fixing inorganic carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, the entire ecosystem surrounding the ...

Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this ...

If we could use mutually beneficial relationships between plant roots and soil microbes to enhance nutrient uptake, then we could potentially reduce use of inorganic fertilisers. Researchers in ...