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Inaugurating the Perumatty Agro Service Centre in Chittur, Kerala, Dr. M.S.Swaminathan said modern agriculture practices, such as precision farming, would help convert his concept of “evergreen agriculture revolution” into a reality.Click here to read more. Continue Reading

Soil conservation and the efficient use of water are very important in countries affected by climate change. Nuclear and isotopic techniques can help develop climate-smart soil and water management practicesClick here to read more. Continue Reading

Farms that have been in no-till for decades can be the best indicator of whether or not tilling improves soil health and farm production.Sarah Singla is an agronomic engineer and a farmer in the south of France where she manages her grandfather’s farm. The farm has been in no-till since 1980, she said. Continue Reading

By Christopher Mesiku for Agroforestry WorldMay 22, 2012In a recent BBC interview, World Agroforestry Centre scientists agree that the Sahara Desert is expanding and they are committed to support efforts to stop i Continue Reading

By Mike McGahuey for Agroforestry WorldApril 26, 2012The question is not, “should farmers use inorganic or organic fertilizer?” but rather, “How can farmers increase soil organic matter in a cost-effective way in order to recycle nutrients, increase fertilizer-use efficiency and establish the foundation for building and sustaining soil productivity in Africa?”  Continue Reading

In Africa, planting trees along with corn in soil that is low in nitrogen can substantially increase corn production without expensive fertilizers. In a decade, the number of small farmers using Fertilizer Tree Systems has ballooned from a few hundred to more than 250,000.Click here to read more. Continue Reading