Soil

The ‘Soil’ section on iGrow News focuses on the essentials of soil science and its importance in sustainable farming. This category offers insights into the composition and health of our grounds and how these factors are crucial for thriving agriculture.

Understanding the science behind it is critical. This includes learning about its structure, what it’s made of, and the processes it undergoes. Knowing this helps grasp how it affects plant growth and crop yields.

Soil health is another major topic. Healthy soil is full of nutrients and has a balanced ecosystem, including microbes. The category examines how farming practices can either improve or harm its health.

Managing soil properly is vital. Techniques like rotating crops, covering crops, and minimal tillage help maintain its health. These methods prevent certain issues like erosion and nutrient loss, ensuring it stays fertile for future farming.

Sustainable farming heavily relies on healthy soil. Its good management boosts crop resilience against climate change and pests and helps reduce greenhouse gases.

In summary, the category is a guide for anyone interested in farming sustainably. It emphasizes the importance of it in agriculture and offers practical tips for keeping it healthy.

MazaoHub Closes $2M Oversubscribed Seed Round to Scale Climate-Smart Agriculture

Key Takeaways: MazaoHub secured $2 million in Seed financing: $1.5M equity led by Catalyst Fund with participation from Nordic Impact Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures, elea Foundation, Impacc, and DOB Equity, […]

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Argus Media Launches Fertilizer Price Assessments for Africa

Key Takeaways: Argus Media introduces new weekly fertilizer price assessments across African markets Service provides insights into nitrogen, phosphate, potash, NPKs, and sulphur supply chains Includes shipping costs along key […]

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Tidal Grow® AgriScience Launches alignN®: Intelligent Nitrogen Delivery for Broadacre Crops

Tidal Grow AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., announced it has begun offering Tidal Grow® Spectra™ in California following approval by the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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Verde AgriTech Awarded Brazilian Patent for Sustainable Fertilizer Production Process

Verde AgriTech reported a net loss of $12.6 million in FY 2024, compared to $6.0 million in 2023, amid declining sales and broader market headwinds.

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The Cornucopia Institute Joins “We the Soil” Campaign

Key Takeaways: The Cornucopia Institute partners with Tractor Beverage and Farmhand Foundation for the “We the Soil” campaign. The campaign mobilizes citizens to advocate for organic farmers, integrity, and research. […]

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Meristem Crop Performance Announces 0% Financing Program to Support Farm Profitability

Meristem Crop Performance introduced a 0% financing option with Farm Growth Financial, available through December 2026.

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MyEasyFarm Partners with Gaïago to Support Soil Carbon Program with MRV Platform

MyEasyFarm introduces MyEasyBiomass, a digital tool for biomass quantification in support of regenerative and low-carbon farming

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Perennial Launches Verra-Approved AI Soil Carbon Quantification Tool

Key Takeaways: Perennial introduces VT0014, the first AI-powered soil carbon quantification tool approved for use in Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. Tool reduces the burden of soil sampling, enabling […]

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Bion Environmental Technologies Reports Promising Results from Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer Trials

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: BNET), a company specializing in livestock waste treatment and nutrient recovery, issued a letter to shareholders detailing recent progress, market outlook, and ongoing financial challenges.

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Kemin Launches RevoCURB™, an OMRI-Listed® Botanical-Oil-Based Soil Treatment for Soil Health

Kemin Industries launches FORMYL™, a new feed additive to improve swine health and productivity.

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