…on accelerating investment in and support for agriculture and food systems innovation to combat climate change.
It was a momentous week for the Soil Health Institute to amplify…
…to measure the efficacy of biosolarization—a new innovation in the realm of weed control that combines soil solarization (trapping solar radiation under a plastic tarp) with biofumigation (using biologically-active plant…
…the interaction between soil health, our food system, and human health.”
“Conference participants also recommended increased communication to stakeholders, regionally and globally, by integrating existing data across disciplines into…
…critical component of a productive and sustainable agricultural system. Farming practices that improve soil health can increase profitability while protecting natural resources like air and water for communities.
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Biochar has been promoted as a soil amendment that enhances soil quality and agronomic productivity and reduces greenhouse gas production. However, these benefits are not always realized. A major hurdle to the beneficial use of biochar is our limited knowledge regarding the mechanisms directing its effects on soil systems.
SOURCE: Science Direct
This 2018 report discusses trends, linkages, and policies related to climate change, including the role of policies and trade practices in climate change adaptation.
SOURCE: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Grades K-Adult — Soil intro; Soil Temperature; SMAP Soil Temperature; Soil moisture gravimetric; Soil Characterization; Selecting, Exposing and defining a soil characterization site; Horizon sampling
Grades K-12 — The GLOBE Soil (Pedosphere) investigation is available in the six United Nations languages (select any of the following links to open the corresponding document): Arabic (2005 edition), Chinese (1997 edition), French (2005 edition), Portuguese (1997 edition), Russian (1997 edition), and Spanish (2005 edition).