Conservation agriculture (CA) is a management system that maintains a continuous soil cover through surface retention of all crop residues, reduced or zero tillage, and the use of cove or green manure ...

A five-year field study reveals that biochar can do far more than improve soil chemistry. It can reorganize entire soil ...

Agriculture remains one of the most climate-exposed industries globally, yet soil moisture and weather intelligence remain fragmented, sensor-dependent, and limited in spatial coverage. As droughts, ...

Minimizing nonpoint source pollution of surface waters by phosphorus (P) from agricultural cropland requires management practices that control both the supply and transport of soil P. The basic ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Despite poor soil fertility and water scarcity, thousands ...

A five-year field study shows biochar improves soil chemistry and transforms microbial communities in acidifying paddy soils ...

Human beings, like microorganisms, plants and animals, need sufficient food to survive. But beyond the provision of basic energy and nutrients, food must also be safe in order to prevent disease and ...

Agriculture begins with soil, but for Africa’s growth story, soil is far more than an input. It is the foundation of food systems, the basis of livelihoods, and an increasingly critical lever for ...