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One of the principles of soil health is protecting the soil with vegetation. It insulates the soil and makes the temperature swings less extreme. The way we produce food can have a massive impact on the world: protecting the soil, increasing water holding capacity, increasing fertility, and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. Support our transition to regenerative agriculture by joining our email list at https://lnkd.in/gtKXrz6i or following the link in the profile #regenerativeagriculture #moraleats

The World Soil Day next week from FAO and Global Soil Partnership celebrates research and progress in improving soil health around the world. It is really the other side of freshwater restoration! Erosion, agricultural over-fertilization, pesticide and herbicide pollution are the core pressures that compromise the quality of our streams and aquifers. Last year’s theme was Soil and Water – this year emphasis is on improvements in soil data. How can the restoration community build bridges across these silos? Post your ideas in the comments😊 #GlobalSoilPartnership #SoilHealth

Healthy soil is essential for successful crop production, yet it’s increasingly under threat. According to the UNFAO State of Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture Report (2021), one-third of global cropland is degraded due to human activity, and an additional 18% is deteriorating from natural causes. This decline comes at a critical time, as we demand more from our soils while using fewer resources. Protecting and improving soil health is not just an agricultural necessity—it’s a global imperative. Biostimulants can have a positive impact on soil health by optimising nutrient use efficiency, improving soil structure, enhancing biodiversity and more. You can find out more on our website https://lnkd.in/eGzNVGn9 or watch our video on soil health. #SoilHealthDay #soilhealth #sustainableagriculture

🌱 Did you know that over 50% of soil organic matter is soil organic carbon (SOC), and past tillage practices often cause significant losses? 🌱 Switching to reduced tillage, no-till, and cover cropping can restore SOC, improve soil health, and boost farm resilience against weather extremes. Discover how these practices can transform your soil and farm sustainability! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Sfpr1p #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #ConservationAgriculture #SoilCarbon

Discover the multifaceted uses of diatomaceous earth, a natural mineral with incredible benefits in agriculture, health, construction, and more. Learn how DE controls pests, enhances soil health, clarifies liquids, and even improves oral hygiene! Explore its versatile applications: https://lnkd.in/gjvBC2A2 #DiatomaceousEarth #NaturalMineral #EcoFriendly #OrganicSolutions #PestControl Link: https://lnkd.in/gjvBC2A2

It's #WorldSoilConservationDay! 🪱 Did you know that conserving our soil increases crop yields and improves food quality? 🧑🌾 #Ecocidelaw would promote food security by preventing the most severe harms to soils! Join Soil Association & sign our Farming and Land open letter TODAY: https://lnkd.in/dmBw8Bab Soil is also vital because… 🌳 It stores more carbon than the earth’s atmosphere, plant life and forests put together. 🌍 It holds more organisms within a single gram than there are humans on earth. 💧 It acts as a natural water filtration system, creating pure water in underground aquifers. #StopEcocide

🌱 Did you know that over 50% of soil organic matter is soil organic carbon (SOC), and past tillage practices often cause significant losses? 🌱 Switching to reduced tillage, no-till, and cover cropping can restore SOC, improve soil health, and boost farm resilience against weather extremes. Discover how these practices can transform your soil and farm sustainability! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Sfpr1p #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #ConservationAgriculture #SoilCarbon

The future of soil health is here. 🌍 Pattern Ag and EarthOptics are combining forces to deliver unmatched tools for growers, agronomists, and ranchers. Imagine a world where: 🌱 You can predict pest and pathogen risks BEFORE planting. 🌱 Your fields' nutrient, compaction, and carbon data are at your fingertips. 🌱 You save money and maximize yield—all while protecting the planet. This is what the EarthOptics name represents. As we gear up for the official transition, get ready for more innovations, insights, and tools to revolutionize your farm management. The best is yet to come. Stay tuned! #PatternAg #EarthOptics #SoilHealth #FarmSustainably

The purported benefits are profound: Healthy soil retains water and nutrients, supports biodiversity, reduces erosion, and produces nutritious food. But there’s one other, critical gain in our rapidly warming world: these farming methods suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and store it back in the soil. #carbonsequestration #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #climatesolutions

Did you know that microbial consortia can revolutionize farming and environmental cleanup? The simple answer is yes. It can be done by blending different microbes. It helps us improve soil health, enhance nutrient uptake, and tackle pollution. Here are the steps to guide how to do it:  𝟭) 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀: Research beneficial microbes that improve soil health.  𝟮) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀: Create a diverse mix to maximize their strengths.  𝟯) 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹: Analyze your soil to determine its needs.  𝟰) 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆: Use techniques like inoculation to introduce consortia into the soil.  𝟱) 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁: Keep an eye on soil health and adjust your approach based on results.   #MicrobialConsortia #Microbiome #DataPrudence