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Unlocking the soil microbiome

Envirotec Magazine

How are data science techniques helping us better understand the microbial universe of the soil? Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics – a firm working at the intersection of biology, data science and bioinformatics – explains, and relates how this knowledge provides a more solid underpinning for sustainable agricultural innovation.

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America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them?  

GreenBiz

America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. So Miller, who launched the platform in the fall of 2019 to provide funding to small, sustainably run farms — operations often underserved by traditional finance — soon found himself expanding Steward’s services to help these same farmers shift their business model.

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Gene mutation discovery could pave the way for using less fertilizer to grow crops

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that seemingly makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. If we could use mutually beneficial relationships between plant roots and soil microbes to enhance nutrient uptake, then we could potentially reduce use of inorganic fertilisers.

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Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet

GreenBiz

Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet. These same principles of human healthcare, and these same scientific and technological advances, are starting to be applied to soil — our most important asset for securing our food supply. Soil at the center . Poornima Param….

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How 12 Emerging Leaders are embarking on sustainability career journeys

GreenBiz

How 12 Emerging Leaders are embarking on sustainability career journeys. In early February, more than 1,200 sustainability professionals gathered online for GreenBiz 21. From marketing to engineering, the GreenBiz 21 Emerging Leaders represent a variety of professions in the sustainability field. Deonna Anderson.

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Group distils wisdom on biochar for climate-smart agriculture

Envirotec Magazine

It is published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is described as an integrative approach that goes further than sustainable farming methods. CSA enhances soil health and builds climate resilience, while aiming to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. What is biochar?

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From waste to wonder: Green grout developed for sustainable construction practices

TechXplore

This technique, which involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil, is essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions and areas with adverse ground conditions.