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New look at biochar in 2023 carbon market | Queensland Country Life

Board member and industry pioneer, Professor Stephen Joseph is the lead author of a popular DPI paper which states: “Meta-analyses show average crop yield increases of 10-42pc, with greatest response in acidic and sandy soils. As biochar ages, it is incorporated into soil aggregates, protecting the biochar carbon and promoting stabilization of rhizodeposits (organic material […]

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Australian Grains Genebank launches online seedbank | The Land

“Through our partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), AGG’s ultimate goal is to unlock the genetic potential of plant genetic resources for cereal, oilseed and pulse crops to underpin the development of high yielding, climate resilient crops that will benefit Australian graingrowers,” she said. Click to check the original article.

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New look at biochar in 2023 carbon market | The Land

Board member and industry pioneer, Professor Stephen Joseph is the lead author of a popular DPI paper which states: “Meta-analyses show average crop yield increases of 10-42pc, with greatest response in acidic and sandy soils. As biochar ages, it is incorporated into soil aggregates, protecting the biochar carbon and promoting stabilization of rhizodeposits (organic material […]

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Can you trust expiry dates on food?

Best before and use-by dates claim to show us when our food is likely to have gone off — but how are they figured out, how did we do without them, and do we really need them? Martin Fone investigates and finds a tale of dodgy food, dodgier dates, and an unlikely side-hustle run by the […]

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This Week in Agribusiness, January 28, 2023

This past week at the Farm Futures Business Summit, Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech University, outlines the risk that came out of last year in the commodities markets as we saw volatility both on market pricing market as well as input pricing and he senses that it is here to stay. Max talks […]

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A magnificent Victorian country estate on the Isle of Wight where Queen Victoria redesigned her view of the Solent

Set in 30 acres of parkland grounds between Seaview and Ryde, Woodlands Vale is an ‘architecturally significant’ coastal property that exudes a timeless appeal. The Isle of Wight is not shy of spectacular coastal properties. Known for its world-renowned sailing competitions, music festivals, expansive beaches and sheltered coves; it’s no wonder residents and visitors flock […]

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