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It's #WorldSoilConservationDay! 🪱 Did you know that conserving our soil increases crop yields and improves food quality? 🧑🌾 #Ecocidelaw would promote food security by preventing the most severe harms to soils! Join Soil Association & sign our Farming and Land open letter TODAY: https://lnkd.in/dmBw8Bab Soil is also vital because… 🌳 It stores more carbon than the earth’s atmosphere, plant life and forests put together. 🌍 It holds more organisms within a single gram than there are humans on earth. 💧 It acts as a natural water filtration system, creating pure water in underground aquifers. #StopEcocide

Assessing the acute toxicity of 2,4-D dimethylamine salt on Clarias gariepinus fingerlings reveals potential ecological impacts and safety concerns for aquatic environments. Understanding the physiological responses of this species provides valuable insights for environmental management and chemical regulation. This study looked at how Clarias gariepinus fingerlings reacted to different levels of 2,4-D Dimethylamine salt. After a week of getting used to their environment, the fingerlings were exposed to various concentrations of the salt in tanks, with each concentration tested three times with 10 fish. The water was changed every day for four days. The fish showed changes in behavior like strange swimming and breathing patterns when exposed to the salt. As the salt concentration increased, more fish died. The study found that even low concentrations of the salt could harm the fish, suggesting we need to be careful when using 2,4-D Dimethylamine salt near water. https://lnkd.in/gXZbc_Rr #HealthInnovation #HealthcareAccess #HealthDisparities #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthyLiving

Our Little Friends: The insects, tiny little animals, bring us much more than what we humans bring to them. As pollinators, they are an integral component of ecosystems. They possess vital importance in food production and human livelihoods as they directly link wild ecosystems with agricultural production systems. More facts here 👉https://bit.ly/3oobgrG

Here is a study looking at the difference between growing basil in aquaponic vs greenhouse soil system. While basil thrives in both aquaponic and normal greenhouse soil systems, both the quantity and quality of the crop are improved in soilless aquaponic setups. The integration of fish waste as fertilizer enhances plant growth, leading to significant increases in height, fresh, and dry weight of basil. Ultimately, the findings of this study underscore the potential of aquaponics to improve both the quantity and quality of crop yields, leading a trailblazing approach to food security and public health. #AquaponicsInnovation #AgriculturalTechnology #ResourceEfficiency #SustainableFarming

Hey! What do you think? Is it normal for a new fish tank’s water to turn reddish brown? 😃 OK, see. Yes, it's relatively normal for a new fish tank's water to turn reddish-brown, especially within the first few weeks of setting it up. This discoloration is typically caused by tannins leaching into the water from driftwood, peat moss, or certain types of substrate. Tannins are natural compounds found in these materials, and they can tint the water, giving it a tea-like appearance. This phenomenon is more common in setups with driftwood, particularly if the wood hasn't been properly soaked or cured before being introduced into the tank. While it might not look aesthetically pleasing, it's generally harmless to fish and many aquatic organisms. However, some fish species might prefer clearer water conditions. You can reduce the intensity of the reddish-brown color by doing partial water changes, using activated carbon in your filter, or adding chemical products designed to remove tannins. Over time, with regular maintenance and water changes, the water should gradually clear up. Thanks❤️

#BioAquaGarden leads the #Revolution in #AdvancedFarms in the World 🌏 🌍🌏 set up in the heart of Malta 🇲🇹 You may ask what sets us apart from all the rest in Vertical #AdvancedFarming methods…well here are a few facts: We do not need to use LED lights such as growing towers, we are powered by natural sunlight through solar panels. We protect our Patented #Agrinnovative Cyclonized Wheels from weather elements and therefore we grow crops all year round not just seasonal. Our wheels do not continuously turn but are only timed to turn ever so often, just enough to absorb enough #Natural #nutrients. We preserve and grow fish, regenerate soil, conserve energy and recycle water using an #Aquasoilponics system to grow #BIOcrops. We promote #sustainable #livestock practices by providing systems that can grow animal feed. We have created an Innovative #AgritechModularSystem that can be set up in the most difficult remote regions to reach all communities especially those who are desperately suffering from Food shortages, lack of basic Natural nutritional food, lack of space, lack of fertile land, lack of adequate water and energy resources. Should you be interested in a prototype of our #ModularWheelSystems to be installed on your farmland or other spaces please contact us and we guarantee that you will be growing the #BIOcrops that you may harvest every four weeks and taste amazing 🤩 such as lettuce, spinach, rucola, tomatoes and much much more! We are the Future…the Future is Now!

Growing vegetables in high tunnels in the southeast poses unique challenges, but also offers tremendous benefits. Our latest blog post "What to Know about High Tunnels for Veggie Production in the Southeast" shares research outcomes from Dr. Xin Zhao related to temperature regulation, insect pressure, fogging systems, shade and light management, and recommendations for optimizing production and addressing environmental factors. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gHk_9CZW Are you a high tunnel grower? What challenges do you face? #HighTunnel #VegetableProduction #OrganicFarming #ResearchForFarmers

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Episode two of The Stream is here! 🚨 Dane Hague, CEO & Co-Founder of MyLand Agriculture, A Soil Health Company joins Will and Tom to talk soil health and the water crisis. 💧 💼➡️🦠 Dane openly shares his origin story, moving from a successful corporate legal career into co-founding a soil health company that harnesses microalgae. 🚜 He describes how we got to the stage of unfarmable land, with heavy industrial and commercial farming activity stripping out the life from soil. 🌱 The co-founder discusses the dire situation of farmland being abandoned at an alarming rate, and the impact of unhealthy soil on water. In his words, Dane says that we can’t solve the water crisis without talking about soil. 📊 He also talks about engaging in dialogue with farmers and why bombarding them with data isn’t the answer. We found this episode and conversation with Dane so interesting, and perhaps alarming at the same time. Have you put much thought to how soil could help solve the water crisis? Let us know. 👇 Watch the full fascinating episode: https://lnkd.in/d8H-fqwK 🔔 Make sure to hit the bell to subscribe to The Stream channel to never miss an episode. A big thanks and shout out to our sponsor Raymond James, charity partner Frank Water and impact partners WWF| DCU Water Institute | British Water | Water Alliance | Berkeley Lab Earth and Environmental Sciences Area (EESA). #Water #MicroAlgae #Soil #Agriculture #TheStream #BiaForAction #Ag #RegenAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #Farming #WaterCrisis

If you thought soil was a dead, inert substance … you were wrong. According to researchers at Oregon State University, a single gram of healthy garden soil can contain a billion bacteria and several yards of fungal hyphae. In a healthy ecosystem, soil microorganisms and plants have a symbiotic relationship. To create a barrier of protection against harm, microorganisms cover every surface of a plant’s roots, stems, and leaves, keeping pests and harmful bacteria at bay. Want to learn more about soil? Head over to this link for some fun facts: https://bit.ly/3zj9Jfe