Agroreality

Table of Contents Introduction to Soil Health in Regenerative Farming How Healthy Soil is Key to Successful Regenerative Farming is more than just a catchy phrase; it’s a crucial realization that every farmer should embrace. Healthy soil forms the foundation of regenerative agriculture, which focuses on improving soil health through various practices. When farmers prioritize

Modern farming faces mounting challenges: declining soil health, reliance on costly synthetic fertilizers, and growing climate concerns. For farmers in the USA, Canada, UK, and EU, green manure offers a nature-based, cost-effective solution to these issues. Increasingly, Western farmers are turning to green manure to boost soil fertility, reduce environmental impact, and enhance long-term profitability.

1. Introduction: Why Soil pH is the Silent Game-Changer Imagine walking into your garden and seeing vibrant green leaves, healthy roots, and abundant harvests. The secret often lies beneath your feet—in your soil’s pH balance. Soil pH, the measure of acidity or alkalinity, plays a critical role in determining how well your plants absorb essential

The Reality of Chemical Fertilizers Using chemical fertilizers on uncultivated land initially works like magic for crop production. However, over time, it is observed that the amount of chemical fertilizers needs to be increased while yields decrease. Continuous use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides reduces the effectiveness of beneficial organisms like earthworms and microbes

We know that soil is not a lifeless entity; it is a habitat for many organisms. Soil hosts earthworms, various types of bacteria, fungi, mycorrhiza, mites, nematodes, and dung beetles, along with places for laying eggs of numerous insects and nesting spots for birds. These microorganisms, fungi, and earthworms living in the soil are integral