Adding biochar to farmland soils is widely promoted as a climate-friendly practice, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions can vary. A new study finds that pairing biochar with biogas slurry, a ...

Farms produce a lot of waste such as animal droppings, which can be used as a source of energy and as fertiliser. There are various ways of doing it, this is one of them. An efficient and faster way ...

Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers to feed a growing population has often led to soil degradation and a decline in microbial diversity. Scientists are seeking sustainable alternatives that can ...

Ireland recently set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture by 25%, which set off bitter exchanges between farmers and environmentalists. This highlighted the difficulty in reaching a ...

Aerating grassland at the same time as applying slurry has the potential to boost productivity and cut costs. Nick Fone takes a look at the progress of a prototype umbilical aerator/applicator that’s ...

Canadian aerator, slurry application and cultivator maker Aerway has set up an official UK importer and has a machine that puts an unusual slant on slurry application. Called Aerway UK, the importer ...