WEST MICHIGAN — Squirt water from a garden hose on a bare patch of dirt and watch the water run away. Point it toward nearby grass, however, and the water will soak directly into the soil. That's ...

Rising fuel prices have added at least 20% to the cost of inorganic fertilisers, meaning livestock producers should be making far better use of free nutrient resources to protect against rising input ...

Can I apply Farmyard manure and slurry and still lo-till? There are a number of variables that need to be considered here which affect the outcome of method chosen. First and foremost the type of ...

The plant world loves it, but many residents don't: why manure is the best fertilizer for farmers and gardening enthusiasts. One thing is clear: it's not exactly the most pleasant smell, especially ...

A €600,000 fund will asset farmers manage livestock manure and slurry, to encourage projects that would benefit the environment, farmers and investors. A memorandum of understanding was signed ...

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