Why Long-Term Studies Matter for Soil Biology Changes in soil microbial communities happen gradually and often become visible only after years of repeated management practices.…
Understanding how different farming practices affect soil life is essential for anyone developing biological or regenerative solutions. Soil microorganisms play a key role in many…
Introduction Across Europe, agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation. Decades of intensive farming have delivered high yields - but often at a high price. Soil…
Introduction In Portugal, where summers are hot and dry and the soil is often sandy, our customer — a tomato grower — was faced with a familiar challenge: improving soil fertility…
Soil management in orchards is a whole different game compared to field crops and presents some unique challenges. Growing the same crop in the same place for a long time can use…
SummaryThe activity and diversity of soil microbes can be measured using simple and inexpensive methods, such as the T-shirt degradation test.Terra Nostra Foundation, together…