The field journal
Articles from our team on soil, water, pests, date palms, crops and gardens. Search them, or open a topic.
477 notes in AgricultureClear
8 min read
Decades before we had chemical fertilizers to maintain the farm’s nutrients, and chemical pesticides and herbicides to keep away the pests and weeds, we had crop rotation. Crop rotation is a method for balancing a portion of land through various crops, reducing chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. It has been in practice over centuries, and
FarmingAgriculture
9 min read
These days people are becoming more health-conscious and are shifting to natural alternatives such as organic vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs and milk. They get the reputation of healthy, safe and environmentally friendly. People in the United States spend 39.1 billion on organic food and this industry keeps growing. So are they really healthy and safe?
Agriculture
8 min read
Gardening time is essentially one of the best things you can do for yourself. It is actually a major way in which you can bring calmness into your life. Many people suggest it to be so relaxing and fulfilling. And add into that the method of creating homemade organic fertilizer for your garden? Just imagine
GardeningAgriculture
8 min read
Humans have used biomass energy since ancient times. Early cavemen probably started it when they first made wood fires for cooking or keeping warm. Today, biomass energy is a non-renewable energy source. You can use it as fuel for electric generators and other machinery items. Biomass consists of material that comes from plants and animals.
FarmingAgriculture
9 min read
Plant-based fertilizers often break down more quickly than other organic fertilizers and they offer more nutrients for soil conditioning than actual ones. Organic fertilizers are garden fertilizers and are more eco-friendly than commercial or synthetic fertilizers because they come from animals, plants, or minerals that are naturally present in the surroundings. Organic fertilizers do not
FarmingAgriculture
8 min read
When it comes to eating healthy and looking after yourself, there is nothing better than freshly grown produce in your own backyard. Superfoods to grow include all those extremely healthy vegetables and fruits which you might not find in stores. Organic produce is always the better choice. And now with the use of the best
Agriculture
9 min read
All the plants require Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium for healthy growth. In the absence of any one of these essential nutrients, a plant will die. Or, even if it survives, it will be unhealthy. Knowing the NPK values of fertilizer can help you select one appropriate type of plant you are growing. There are many
FarmingAgriculture
9 min read
There are different types of organic fertilizers you can use for the healthy growth of crops in your field. Organic fertilizers come from organic materials like plants, animals, or mineral sources. However, unlike traditional chemical fertilizers. organic fertilizers occur naturally. The organic fertilizers and their type depend on the type of crop you are growing,
FarmingAgriculture
8 min read
Chemical fertilizers provide three primary nutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Out of the three, nitrogen supports the growth of vegetation. Phosphorus improves flowering and the development of roots. Finally, Potassium strengthens resistance to environmental attacks, from extreme temperatures to pest attacks. More than 90% of the world’s industrial production of Urea serves
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
9 min read
Land pollution is the deposition of solid or liquid water on the land or underground in a manner that contaminates the soil and groundwater. Moreover, it threatens the health of the people and causes various other problems. Often, when we talk about the horrors of land and water pollution, the creation is stronger because the
Agriculture
8 min read
The way in which cow dung or manure is used in gardens as well as various vegetation projects has been going on for a while now. It is considered as one of the most effective ways in which you will be able to give your plants a major organic boost. It is actually considered as
Agriculture
9 min read
If you’re on the lookout for methods to increase your crop yield and quality, you cannot ignore the usage of fertilizers. Fertilizers provide plants with the necessary nutrients which they need for healthy growth. One of the most cost-effective ways to boost crop production is by proper usage of chemical fertilizers. You have heard various
FarmingAgriculture
