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- The Rise of Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging
- (Articles)
- Created on 09 November 2024
- ... packaging, which breaks down slowly with time. They prevent the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills, which causes environmental pollution and greenhouse gases. Improved Soil Health Compostable ...
- Syngenta Group is Science Magazine’s top agriculture employer for 8th year
- (News from Asia)
- Created on 28 October 2024
- ... are underpinned by regenerative agriculture practices to nurture and restore soil health, protect the climate and biodiversity, and enhance farm productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is ...
- The first Australian recipients of Penfolds Evermore $1M grant program
- (SME News)
- Created on 08 July 2024
- ... profiles, the project aims to demonstrate the impact of frass on vineyard productivity and soil health. Materials will also be developed to share the findings with the wider wine making and viticulture ...
- ‘We cannot simply go, go, go.’ What is girl mossing, the wellness trend that rejects hustle culture?
- (World)
- Created on 06 June 2024
- ... in Japan. Moss does not move fast. It is soft and pillowy, ideal for nestling into[16], and plays a nurturing role in soil health[17], helping retain key nutrients, ...
- Syngenta Group and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) extend collaboration
- (News from Asia)
- Created on 28 May 2024
- ... impact of agriculture on climate, improve soil health, and promote habitat protection in major agricultural regions worldwide including the Cerrado region of Brazil, China, and the United States. The ...
- Syngenta extends leadership in fungicides with ADEPIDYN® technology
- (News from Asia)
- Created on 13 May 2024
- ... Operations. The priorities are underpinned by regenerative agriculture practices to nurture and restore soil health, protect the climate and biodiversity, and enhance farm productivity and profitability. ...
- Unearth the Importance of Soil Compaction: Insights for Cairns Residents
- (Business News)
- Created on 23 April 2024
- Soil health is mostly not considered important in the happening city of Cairns. This most amazing city with green coastlines of Tropical North Queensland and surrounded by rainforests. Considering ...
- Trillions of tonnes of carbon locked in soil has been left out of environmental models – and it’s on the move
- (World)
- Created on 12 April 2024
- ... impact on soil health. Disruption to this carbon compromises soil’s ability to neutralise acidity, regulate nutrient levels, foster plant growth, and stabilise organic carbon. Not only does soil inorganic ...
- Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?
- (World)
- Created on 27 March 2024
- ... detecting harmful algal blooms. Landsat satellites also sense thermal bands. This is a measurement of surface temperatures so we can understand soil health and water levels, and track bushfires. Landsat ...
- Cultural burning is better for Australian soils than prescribed burning, or no burning at all
- (World)
- Created on 08 March 2024
- ... matter, while reducing soil density. That means burning improved soil health overall. But cultural burning was the best way to boost soil carbon and nitrogen while also reducing soil density, which improves ...
- Australians are washing microplastics down the drain and it’s ending up on our farms
- (World)
- Created on 16 February 2024
- ... has also been shown to adversely affect soil health and plant growth[13]. Australian regulations[14] govern the amounts of heavy metals, nutrients, pathogens and some emerging contaminants allowed in ...
- The Sustainable Restaurant Association Announce #EatForTomorrow Campaign
- (News from Asia)
- Created on 10 November 2023
- ... restaurant owners and diners to contribute to preserving indigenous cultivation practices, improving soil health, and restoring our climate. Urban farming is a clever approach that brings food production ...
- 2 biggest threats to wombats revealed in new data gathered by citizen scientists
- (World)
- Created on 24 October 2023
- ... role in maintaining biodiversity as ecological engineers[7]. Through their burrowing, they maintain soil health and create habitat to support other plants and animals. There are three species of wombats: ...
- How we brought mistletoes back to the trees of Melbourne – while warding off hungry possums
- (World)
- Created on 12 September 2023
- ... pollinators to linger longer[9]. They then boost the populations of other plant species they visit[10]. The nutrients in mistletoe leaves boost soil health and dramatically increase insect numbers[11] ...
- Meeting the long-term climate threat takes more than private investment – 10 ways NZ can be smart and strategic
- (World)
- Created on 09 August 2023
- ... or the offset value diminishes rapidly. Planting native trees on farms helps with carbon sequestration, improves soil health and provides additional income streams for farmers. ...
- Before the colonists came, we burned small and burned often to avoid big fires. It's time to relearn cultural burnin
- (World)
- Created on 22 June 2023
- ... and land management can improve[7] soil health, dampen down the impact of weeds and invasive species, control pests, sequester carbon[8] and improve runoff and water quality. Cultural burning ...
- why recycling food waste is so much better than sending it to landfill
- (World)
- Created on 13 June 2023
- ... into compost, which can be used to improve soil health and productivity. This process also captures and stores carbon in the soil, rather than releasing it as carbon dioxide (CO₂) to the atmosphere. ...
- endangered animals released into the wild may lack the match-fitness to evade predators
- (World)
- Created on 06 June 2023
- ... that jump around like kangaroos. They improve soil health through their prolific digging; a single woylie can turn over about five tonnes of soil[3] each year. These animals were once abundant across ...
- how listening to the sounds of soil helps us monitor and restore forest health
- (World)
- Created on 23 May 2023
- ... Why is monitoring soil health important? Our preliminary findings suggest ecoacoustics can monitor life underground. But why is monitoring soil biodiversity so important? Soil health is the ...
- 'Regenerative agriculture' is all the rag
- (World)
- Created on 09 May 2023
- ... can involve rotating livestock between pastures to increase soil health. Shutterstock Our research findings We explored the origins and current status of regenerative agriculture. ...
The Times Features
Will the Wage Price Index growth ease financial pressure for households?
The Wage Price Index’s quarterly increase of 0.8% has been met with mixed reactions. While Australian wages continue to increase, it was the smallest increase in two and a half...
Back-to-School Worries? 70% of Parents Fear Their Kids Aren’t Ready for Day On
Australian parents find themselves confronting a key decision: should they hold back their child on the age border for another year before starting school? Recent research from...
Democratising Property Investment: How MezFi is Opening Doors for Everyday Retail Investors
The launch of MezFi today [Friday 15th November] marks a watershed moment in Australian investment history – not just because we're introducing something entirely new, but becaus...
Game of Influence: How Cricket is Losing Its Global Credibility
be losing its credibility on the global stage. As other sports continue to capture global audiences and inspire unity, cricket finds itself increasingly embroiled in political ...
Amazon Australia and DoorDash announce two-year DashPass offer only for Prime members
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6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid
One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate. To manage this, we take them for regular check-ups with our GP...
Times Magazine
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The Vital Role of Digital Marketing in Business Growth
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Tips on Safer Surfboard Storage
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Sweet Dreams: The Best Gadgets for Better Baby Sleep
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Tools Necessary for Successful Connector for Wires Installation
For electrical professionals and DIYers alike, having the right tools and understanding the proper techniques for successfully installing a connector for wires is essential. Without the proper tools and understanding of the task at hand, a succes...
The Top 5 Differences Between Wall Stickers And Wallpapers
Your living room wall is the first thing guests see when they visit your home. It should be welcoming, stylish, and above all, reflect your personality. But with so many choices on the market, it can take time to decide how to achieve the perfect...