No-dig farming – or more properly, no-till farming – used to be quite rare, but it has become more possible with the development of special drills, pulled behind tractors, that can sow seed without ...

“Sea of Grass,” written by Hage and former Star Tribune environmental reporter Josephine Marcotty, hit bookstores just before ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Scientists developed living materials that turn Martian dust into structures using synthetic lichens. This innovation enables ...

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

Microbes—from deep in the ocean to the slime inside your AC—might play a key role in our fight against climate change.

In soil remediation processes, the mediating role of microorganisms in soil nutrient cycling is critical. The decline in ...

Microbiota Vault Initiative preserves crucial microbes from humans, animals, and environments to prevent future health crises ...

"The study shows that these plant-microbe partnerships can create lasting benefits for farming in dry environments, helping ...

More information: Peipei Xue et al, The Biogeography of Soil Bacteria in Australia Exhibits Greater Resistance to Climate Change Than Fungi, Global Change Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1111/gcb.70268 ...

Tasmanian dairy farmers trial microbes across 500 hectares of land with the help of a "top-notch" soil biologist to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilisers such as urea.

Western Sydney University researchers have discovered that drought-affected wheat plants are able to call on eco-friendly soil bacteria to survive, helping keep crops healthy, boost yields, and ...