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fromModern Farmer
2 days ago

Protecting Crops from Heat Stress: 5 Pro Strategies

Plants express heat stress in numerous ways. Some wilt in the middle of the day, turning their leaves downward to prevent sunlight from scorching their surfaces. Flowering and fruiting crops may drop flowers or fail to set fruit. In extreme cases, scarring and defoliation occur.
Agriculture
fromNature
2 months ago

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya's maize from a devastating invader

Since 2008, I've focused on using a fungus called Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae, that kills Striga without harming crops.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Loosen Compaction with Deep Tillage When you hear the term tillage, your mind may jump to rototillers that churn the top six to ten inches of soil. How
Agriculture
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