Leaving Cert Agricultural Science – Higher Level Sample Answers (Biological Properties of Soil) 1. Define the soil microbiome ...

Field trials conducted at The University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with ...

Healthy, productive plants start with healthy garden soil. The soil feeds the plants, so it must be fertile to support plant ...

Organic matter on top of the soil blocks the light from reaching weed seeds that are in and on the soil. Weed seeds need light to germinate. Organic matter is a coarse layer that traps water so that ...

Coffee grounds are full of organic matter. To reap the benefits, compost them first so your plants have access to all the ...

Lynette Abbott and Bede Mickan from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing soil ...

“I’ve doubled organic matter on some fields in the last ... forage for my livestock feed while also looking at the benefits for the soil.” In the future, the conservationist hopes to include ...

Mulch fills many important functions such as weed suppression, reducing wind erosion, and moderating soil temperature.

Michigan State University research studying the long-term impact of agricultural practices on soil organic matter has reached ...

CEC is the ability of soil to hold and exchange cations (positively charged nutrients). Higher CEC means better nutrient ...