Pollinators — bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies, beetles, and even some birds — are the quiet workforce behind a huge share of the food we grow. If you want healthier crops, better yields, and a more resilient farm ecosystem, attracting and … Read More..
Mulching reliably boosts yields (~20–35%), improves water‑use efficiency (WUE), suppresses weeds, stabilizes soil temperature, reduces erosion and nutrient loss, and strengthens soil health. Plastic films often deliver the largest yield/WUE gains but create end‑of‑life challenges; newer soil‑biodegradable films lessen those … Read More..
How to support wild bees, honey bees, butterflies, and other pollinators so your farm produces higher yields, higher-quality crops, and a healthier landscape — with simple, low-cost actions you can start this season.
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Are compost and mulch the same thing? Not quite. Although both improve plant performance, they work differently. Compost feeds the soil from within, while mulch shields the soil from above. This guide covers definitions, practical use-cases, exact depths, … Read More..
If you manage a vegetable, berry, or specialty crop enterprise, you’ve probably seen fields covered in black or white plastic film. That practice — plastic mulching in agriculture — helps farmers conserve water, warm soil, suppress weeds, and often bring … Read More..