Interesting findings on the impact of Mexican Dwarfing Gene

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The link takes you to a really interesting paper on the influence of the Mexican dwarfing gene in wheat, and the effect it has on relationships the roots develop with its surrounding microflora. Wheat dwarfing influences selection of the rhizosphere microbiome | Scientific Reports (nature.com) “Collectively, our results showed that wheat breeding from tall to […]


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Growing Our Future – How Regenerative Agriculture Can Achieve Economies of Scale

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I was forwarded this Strategic Analysis Paper by Christopher Johns, Research Analyst, Northern and Rural Australia Research Programme And it’s brilliant! Thank you Radicle Ag! Based on a report titled: Growing Our Future: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in the United States of America Its Key Points: • Agriculture sits at the nexus of some of the […]


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A Carbon Footprint Model for crops: benefits of sustainable farming

Posted by Miriam ASP Certified, Climate Friendly Food, Low Emission Farming

AusIndustry Entrepreneurs’ Program Innovation Connection Backs up Sustainable Farming with Science   Southern Cross Agricultural Exports (SCAE) is a business that grew from a network of cropping farmers sharing best practices. Over time, they noticed their input costs were rising but outputs weren’t. This led a core group of farmers all utilising the services of […]


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Dirt = Hurt and Soil = Soul

Posted by Miriam ASP Certified, Chemical Free, Climate Friendly Food, Low Emission Farming
Dirt is Dead, Soil is Alive With Biology   Loss of soil cover, soil carbon, and the degradation of soil health has turned millions of hectares of agricultural lands into dirt and greatly reduced the ability to sustainably grow food on agricultural lands. Reduced cover and bare ground impact soil temperature by up to 50°C [...]
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Why ASP Certified benefits you, the farmers that grow it and the land it is grown on.

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ASP Certified is a certification built from the soil up, by farmers, agroecologists and soil professionals in response to the degradation they saw on their land, in their communities, and impacting their businesses, through the “Best Practice” agricultural advice from leading bodies and institutions. Our certified farmers and processors are truly passionate about and committed […]


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How enjoying a good root and a beer can help fight against climate change

Posted by Miriam ASP Certified, Chemical Free, Climate Friendly Food
The year 2021 may already be better for the planet after the launch of Good Root Beer in Queensland. Like many of us right now, the Good Root Beer has made some serious promises, but unlike most New Year's resolutions, the beer is backed by science. The Australian pale ale was born amid the pandemic [...]
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