(Natural News) Skyrocketing fertilizer costs have been driving up food prices and threatening food security around the globe. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), prices for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) were up 125 percent in January compared to the previous year and rose another 17 percent from January to March. The […]

(Natural News) Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and […]