November is one of the quietest times of the year on the farm, giving everyone a bit of a breather and me the chance for a valuable few days away from the farm. While a short break with two ...

The materials used for bedding commonly is a matter of what materials are available in the area in which the livestock are raised. Straw is a popular choice for livestock bedding in areas where cereal ...

In rural Arkansas, researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are exploring the potential of biochar to replace synthetic fertilizers in hay production -- especially ...

When prices of manufactured fertiliser and cattle concentrates increase, Mick and Sandy Jones do not see the financial impact in their suckler beef enterprise. For 15 years, they have grown grass, ...

Researchers have found that most biochar fed to dairy cows survives the digestive process and remains highly stable, meaning it could be applied to fields through manure and act as a long-term carbon ...

For farmers growing crops, the right nutrients are needed to ensure proper soil health. Greg Simmons of Rohrer Seed Solutions in Waverly said one way that he is encouraging farmers to increase their ...

Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from burning organic materials in a low or zero-oxygen environment, can improve the quality of soil and trap carbon dioxide in the earth for potentially ...