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Soil health: the necessary revolution in rice and wheat farming in South Asia

In this region of the world, several studies show that traditional agricultural practices deteriorate the soil, reduce groundwater reserves and increase greenhouse gas emissions. The deleterious effects of conventional agriculture are not confined to industrialized countries. In South Asia, which is home to almost 25% of the world’s population, it is mainly rice and wheat…

Interview: Research Program to Compensate for Declining Soil Fertility in the Malagasy Highlands

Madagascar is going through a major food crisis for decades, to the extent that some regions are affected by famine. On site, Bertrand Muller, an agronomist and a researcher at CIRAD (French Center for international cooperation in agricultural research for development) talks about the ways in which scientists are working to increase the fertility of…

Italy, champion of organic viticulture

With 17.8% of its wine-growing area under organic and biodynamic farming, Italy is now the country with the most certified organic vineyards.

Where does biodynamic wine growing come from?

Biodynamic winegrowing appeared in the 1920s under the influence of the Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner. Biodynamic winegrowing has developed progressively throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

United States: hybrid grapes to combat the effects of global warming

Many American winegrowers have decided to plant hybrid grape varieties that are better able to combat the effects of global warming. Every year, many American winegrowers make the same observation: the climate is not only becoming more unstable but, above all, it is changing. In California, for example, average temperatures are higher, while droughts are…

Soil cover: what benefits?

Soil cover offers many benefits for both cultivated land and grasslands, gardens and orchards, and contributes to good soil health. Explanations.

Soils, essential in the fight against global warming

In viticulture, biodynamic farming and work on natural and artificial grass cover are two techniques that help to improve soil health and thus combat global warming.

The FAO lists 5 practices to stop salinisation

The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) proposes 5 concrete actions for farmers to stop salinization and prevent soil erosion.

Kansas researcher’s study highlights importance of soil quality for vegetable production

Vegetables draw nutrients from the soil to grow. A study by a researcher at the University of Kansas deciphers this process, which is fundamental to the quality of our food.

Focus on the Bee Friendly label

Bees are valuable allies for winegrowers. To encourage closer ties between the beekeeping and farming worlds and help farmers adopt favourable practices, several European beekeeping unions created the Bee Friendly label ten years ago. Explanations.

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