Global Health Strategies
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Unhappy with MSP hike, farmers to march to Delhi
Calling it a fraud played on the community, committee is planning to hold 400 meetings across the country
How a farmer solved problem of livestock dying in drought
Indigenous grass provides stock for dry days, needs little water to grow again
Why Hikers Should Kill Invasive Plants
Killing invasive plants could potentially help save species.
How Farmers Conserve Water in a Drought
Farmers are working hard to produce wholesome, nutritious food for all of us while still preserving water and natural resources.
Farmers ask: Should they be able to repair their own tractor or farm equipment?
Many farmers are frustrated that they either have to hold on to older equipment that they can repair themselves to save money or buy newer equipment that has much higher repair costs and restrictions by companies.
How Do Farmers Use Water?
When you think of water, what do you think of? Maybe you think of a refreshing drink on a hot day. Maybe you think of irrigating your lawn. ...
Why Aren't USDA Conservation Programs Paying Farmers More to Improve Their Soil?
Soil health is crucial to fighting climate change, but a new study finds that funding to promote it in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is lacking.
How farmers’ business partners benefit from conservation
Agricultural lenders, crop insurers and landowners are critical to scaling conservation. Why it's in their financial interest to do so.
What it's like to be a sod farmer in the middle of a drought
With state mandates calling for the reduction of lawn in landscapes and cash-for-grass rebates popping up everywhere, I thought I'd ask ...
Why Farmers Still Insist on Buying Really Old Tractors
New Tool Makes It Easier to Analyze How Much Nitrogen Farmers Need to Use
A standard technique for monocrop growers, especially in the Corn Belt, is to wildly overuse nitrogen-based fertilizers. This can have all sorts of negative environmental effects, including water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. But figuring out exactly how much fertilizer to add to a field isn’t easy and many farmers don’t much bother. It’s estimated that we’re now using around 40 times as much nitrogen than…
Protect yourself when lending farm machinery
It’s critical farmers take a moment to consider safety as well as liability in case something does go wrong.
7 safety tips for driving farm equipment on the road
Farmers play a big role in road safety, too. Check out these tips to reduce hazards when taking wide equipment onto the road.
How to build drought-resistant soil
Farmers can do better at getting moisture into the soil and keeping it there.
Turns Out the World Has What it Takes to Save Our Soils
The world’s eroding soils might only give us 60 more harvests. Thankfully, farmers already hold the key to saving our soils and food supply.
Why non-operating landowners need to be part of the conservation dialogue
Non-operating landowners are generally in favor of conservation programs and practices, as are the farmers who operate on their land. But there is often a disconnect between the two in actually getting going in conservation.
The Surprising Biodiversity Benefits of Glyphosate
While helping farmers protect their crops from weeds, glyphosate also has significant environmental benefits ranging from supporting biodiversity to protecting water quality and soil health. Learn more about how glyphosate helps support the environment.
Greenspace: Who'll influence farmers? Other farmers
Soil health matters — and what better way to convince farmers to improve their own than by talking to other farmers who’ve succeeded?
“What you see depends on how you view t
“What you see depends on how you view the world. To most people this is just dirt. To a Farmer it’s potential”. – Doe Zantamata #potential #Career #capacity #job #coaching #counseling #…
How are Dairy Farmers Protecting our Water and Soil?
Healthy soil is essential for nutritious food and clean water. Farmers are adopting soil-building practices, such as covering their fields with plants all ye...
