http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Farmers know that soil health is critical to their success. They thus learn to observe nature keenly and to use their observations for refining their farm management practices. Written records are important tools and the farmer should use them to keep tra... http://www.a1articles.com/how-do-farmers-observe-the-health-of-their-soil-and-what-tools-do-they-use-part-a-1041639.html 19th August 2009 Weeds are considered significant threats to natural ecosystems. To the farmer, weeds are also a major threat to farm economics. Weeds interfere with crop growth, choke pastures and may even harm farm animals. Being plants themselves, they compete with cro... http://www.a1articles.com/why-buffer-weedicides-and-how-do-you-do-it-1036586.html 16th August 2009 There are many claims being bruited about that organic farming yields can never produce enough to meet the food demands of the growing global population. This is a myth. At the turn of the century, a New Scientist editorial declared that organic farmin... http://www.a1articles.com/organic-yields-are-better-than-conventional-including-gm-crops-1034302.html 13th August 2009 The Brix reading on a plant is an indication of its nutrient content. Whilst the reading is often considered as the sugar content in that part of the plant being tested, it actually refers to the total amount of soluble solids, that is, sugars along with ... http://www.a1articles.com/why-higher-brix-readings-in-forage-makes-animal-raising-more-profitable-1029935.html 11th August 2009 Fungi and bacteria in the soil are the primary recyclers of nutrients in the soil. Whilst bacteria are much more numerous, fungi provide greater biomass because they are relatively bigger. Fungi may be responsible for greater amounts of nutrient retention... http://www.a1articles.com/the-detrimental-effects-of-chemicals-on-soil-fungi-1020408.html 07th August 2009 Soil organic carbon, which makes up about 60% of the soil organic matter on average, has beneficial effects on many physical, chemical and biological functions of soil quality. It helps support the productivity and diversity of all living organisms in the... http://www.a1articles.com/the-importance-of-carbon-in-the-soil-and-how-it-gets-stored-1018240.html 04th August 2009 People today are more conscious about the nutrition content of the foods they eat. Farmers who are able to provide highly nutritious food will receive premium prices and have many repeat customers. Farmers can have food labs test for the nutrition cont... http://www.a1articles.com/if-you-are-using-chemical-fertilizers-how-do-these-affect-brix-meters-results-1015902.html 03rd August 2009 Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients — particularly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — to grow well. Ideally, these nutrients should be available in the proper quantity and at the time the plant can use them. This ideal timing, if complied w... http://www.a1articles.com/how-do-plants-get-nutrients-in-the-soil-in-a-conventional-farming-system-1009285.html 31st July 2009 Plants take up nutrient elements from the soil through their roots. Plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in large amounts; very often, these elements are not available in adequate quantities in the soil. Other essential nutrients such as boron, ... http://www.a1articles.com/how-do-plants-get-nutrients-in-the-soil-in-a-biological-farming-system-1007430.html 31st July 2009 It is important for farmers to monitor the health of the soil, which produces the plants from which farmers make their living. One of the critical activities in this regard is periodic soil testing. Ideally, soil samples for soil testing are done short... http://www.a1articles.com/soil-testing-a-general-overview-999160.html 25th July 2009 Modern agriculture has placed greater emphasis on the development of sustainable farming systems. This has led to greater interest in farm management practices that promote the biological aspects of soil fertility. To help farmers in this regard, many ... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-find-healthy-soil--biological-soil-testing-995280.html 23rd July 2009 Chemical analysis is the most common method used to assess the nutrient content (and nutrient needs) of soil. An accurate determination of nutrient need is possible if two conditions are satisfied: first, that the soil sample is truly representative of th... http://www.a1articles.com/how-do-you-do-a-chemical-soil-test-991373.html 20th July 2009 It is important to monitor regularly the health of the soil as well as the plants that grow on it. Good soil nutrition helps plants resist disease and insect infestation, leading to better ‘keeping' qualities, nutritional values, and flavour characteris... http://www.a1articles.com/how-brix-meters-work-987095.html 17th July 2009 Soil physical fertility is determined by its ability to satisfy the essential growth requirements of the crop planted in it. These requirements include storage and supply of water, nutrient elements, and oxygen — all made available to the plant through ... http://www.a1articles.com/healthy-soil--soil-structure-information-985272.html 17th July 2009 Rudolf Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, architect, esotericist, educator and social thinker born in the early 1861 and died in the early 1925. Steiner achieved initial acknowledgment as a cultural philosopher and literary reviewer. After the First Wor... http://www.a1articles.com/rudolf-steiner-in-relation-to-biodynamics-976001.html 10th July 2009 Moon planting also known as lunar planting has been in existence for many generations and is considered to be one of the oldest forms of gardening. It is believed that the moon position, the Zodiac signs, or both can bring great success in planting. It is... http://www.a1articles.com/moon-planting-974080.html 09th July 2009 Organic farming refers to the approach through which farmers cultivate and develop agricultural produce such as dairy products, vegetables, fruits, grains and meat. Organic farming is designed to promote water and soil preservation and lessen pollution an... http://www.a1articles.com/conventional-vs-organic-farming-972392.html 09th July 2009 Back in antiquity, Aristotle called them the "intestines of the Earth," but it took several more centuries before earthworms were systematically studied — by Charles Darwin who wrote a whole book on the importance of worms in breaking down dead organic ... http://www.a1articles.com/discover-the-secrets-to-worms-970626.html 07th July 2009 The growing concern about environmental issues and unhealthy soil has induced extensive use of compost in agriculture. There are compelling reasons that make compost a better alternative to support agricultural crops production, increase yields and enrich... http://www.a1articles.com/getting-down-and-dirt-with-organic-compost-968527.html 06th July 2009 Organic farming has become one of the most favoured options for the production of safe, highly nutritious food and long-term sustainability. The market for the produce from organic farms is growing, especially as consumers have become more aware of food-s... http://www.a1articles.com/organic-farming-show-to-be-superior-to-conventional-farming-965347.html 04th July 2009 Biodynamic agriculture, or simply ‘biodynamics,' is a farming system based on deep ecological principles that arose as a reaction to the spread of specialised agriculture and inorganic fertilisers at the turn of the twentieth-century. In terms of method... http://www.a1articles.com/harnessing-cosmic-energy-for-profitable-farming-963258.html 02nd July 2009 The entire food production system depends for its viability on healthy soil. Healthy soil produces the healthy crops that give nourishment to people. Organic farming is intimately related to the concept of soil health because its advocates have always bel... http://www.a1articles.com/why-is-the-life-in-your-soil-so-important-961765.html 01st July 2009 On speaking with many conventional farmers the No. 1 fear that stops change is that taking any steps from traditional practices will lead to loss of production inferior in quality and to loss of cash flow. Secondly there is a belief that a farmer need... http://www.a1articles.com/what-stops-farmers-from-making-the-change-from-conventional-to-biological-farming-959976.html 01st July 2009 Recently I have heard that the Australian government has in place emergency laws to take control of your food if the occasion arises. Is this true? Do other governments around the world have similar policies in place? I don't know but with the way food... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-beat-the-market-every-time-and-sell-your-product-at-your-price-958068.html 30th June 2009 * Is your health at risk? * Be healthy, your nation needs you! * Your health is your farming future * Profit from your healthy habits Every farmer knows the importance of plant and stock health to farm profitability. The problem is that many fa... http://www.a1articles.com/dont-take-your-health-for-granted-just-because-millions-do-955655.html 29th June 2009 It doesn't matter what size it is, your farm is an ever increasing asset, even more so if you can provide clean, green food Australian conventional food prices are forecast to quadruple in price over the next five years. The reason is Asia. We are in t... http://www.a1articles.com/who-says-that-you-have-to-get-bigger-or-get-out-954261.html 28th June 2009 Let's summarize some points on nutrient dense produce. Work only with consultants and experts who fully understand how to achieve nutrient dense produce. Be mindful of how critically important soil life is to nutrient density and its symbiotic relat... http://www.a1articles.com/nutrient-dense-produce-is-the-key-to-profitable-farming-with-immense-satisfaction-952208.html 27th June 2009 Understand that it's the soil life: bacteria, fungi and the rest of the soil food web which convert minerals and gases into available plant food for plant roots to uptake. It is the soil life, that is, the soil's digestive system - that provides extrem... http://www.a1articles.com/crops-that-are-productive-profitable-and-relatively-trouble-free-950582.html 26th June 2009 It is such a big subject. It is so involved that we can only bring certain money making aspects to you in this space Sadly few people understand its full impact on plant health, animal health and ultimately human health and subsequently on farm profits.... http://www.a1articles.com/most-important-aspect-of-farming-profitably-and-with-satisfaction-945443.html 19th June 2009 In the next few minutes you are going to hear the story of nutrient dense foods and how this information can change your life. I think you are going to love the story of nutrient dense foods for several reasons. 1. It is interesting. 2. It will chang... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-nutrient-dense-food-941576.html 18th June 2009 As far as we are concerned, science falls into two categories: one that when used makes life a joy on the farm and one that costs you dearly. When science and scientific research is directed to unraveling the incredible complex systems in nature such ... http://www.a1articles.com/makes-farming-profitable-and-enjoyable-930039.html 12th June 2009 Did you know that in 1986, Pat Riley, the then coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, applied a simple, yet incredibly powerful strategy in order to win the NBA Championships? He asked each of his players to improve their skills in 5 critical areas by just ... http://www.a1articles.com/a-few-small-steps-for-bigger-returns-929827.html 12th June 2009 If you are one of the 81% of farmers still farming conventionally and using chemicals and synthetic fertilizers it is completely understandable. Why? Because for decades that's what has been advocated to the farmer by the industry. There is so much... http://www.a1articles.com/organic-farming-versus-conventional-farming-system-929823.html 12th June 2009