What are Soil Amendments?

What are Soil Amendments?

Soil amendments are substances added to soil to improve its physical properties such as permeability, water infiltration and retention, drainage, aeration and structure. The purpose of a soil amendment is to create a better environment for the roots of a plant and...
What is Vertical Farming?

What is Vertical Farming?

Vertical farming is basically indoor farming in multiple vertical shelves – growing upwards, not outwards. The concept was popularized by Columbia University professor Dickson Despommier in 1999. The main idea is to grow more food on less acreage – this is done by...
The Rise of Agricultural Drones

The Rise of Agricultural Drones

Technology is changing nearly every industry in the world, and agriculture is no exception. Although many think of farming as part of a more simple life, it is becoming increasingly complex. Farming is an unpredictable occupation faced with obstacles such as soil...