Making renewable natural gas from manure and agricultural residue could make farmers more money, farming more sustainable and—based on a new long-term, on-farm study by Iowa State University ...

When it comes to composting, one of the biggest hurdles people face is confusion. What goes in? What stays out? Can I make compost without a bin? Do I need ...

When an amateur gardener shared a photo of a massive carrot on Reddit recently, it quickly caught the attention of the gardening community. The post, which racked up dozens of impressed comments, ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients for your garden and can be made into an excellent soil amendment. Here's ho ...

The phrase was coined by Mr. Rodale of the Rodale Institute, way back in the 80s, and refers to agricultural practices that regenerate soils, landscapes, ecosystems and natural resources. In simple ...

Discover the secrets to creating nutrient-rich chicken compost and learn how to use it effectively to plant garlic and more! In this video, we'll guide you through each step of making and utilizing ...

Organisations in Shropshire who have developed technology to combat run-off from chicken manure, which presents a "problem" for bathing water sites, have been highlighted in Parliament. North ...

Composting manure is more than just waste management – it is nature’s way of recycling organic material into something useful and safe. The key to success is time. Without enough time, the process is ...

This study, conducted in China, investigated how adding enzymes to cow manure composting affects antibiotic resistance genes Adding cellulase sped up decomposition, boosted microbial diversity, and ...

A decision on a controversial biogas plant which would convert manure into energy has been delayed, despite villagers complaining of "life-changing uncertainty". The proposed plant at Evenley, near ...

If it rains at your house, do the cereal boxes in your pantry get wet? Of course not – because they’re under cover, protected by roof and shingle. And when it rains on a chicken farm, the chicken ...

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