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Proposed Q&A site for farmers that are looking for information to implement regenerative solutions to use their land. All questions about agriculture are welcome, but the community focuses on regenerative practices primarily.
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How long should I keep my cellulose material submerged to kill off contaminants before I innoculate it with active mycellium to grow mushrooms?
added by iwein Jan 12 at 14:17
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How can I encourage soil organisms that resolve compaction in temperate climates?
added by iwein Jan 12 at 14:23
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What is the best way to germinate Cornus Mas seeds?
added by iwein Jan 12 at 16:38
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If I switch to one milking a day, a huge labor savings, what will be the reduction of milk in % from the initial 2 milking schedule? Dairy cattle.
added by Ilia Rashev Jan 12 at 17:41
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In what conditions (time of year, moisture, temperature, before/after seeding, rain, snow) is most beneficial to apply compost to my fields?
added by Ilia Rashev Jan 12 at 17:45
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How long prior to slaughter should a chicken be taken off food and water to minimize risk of contamination during hand processing?
added by Thomas Markov Jan 12 at 20:42
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How does tree shade influence the quantity and quality of pastures?
added by Ilia Rashev Jan 12 at 14:29
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What species of mushroom yields the fastest harvest?
added by Hasse Fuld Jan 14 at 9:56
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Maybe we can rephrase this to 'Which species of mushroom is most likely to produce a harvest in less than 5 years in temperate climate?'… – iwein Jan 31 at 20:46
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How quickly in meter per year do mychorrizal fungi penetrate soil from one original location?
added by user223414 Jan 12 at 16:28
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I'd rephrase to "What is the speed of soil penetration for mycorrhizae" potentially also adding a few words about the initial conditions and env. Definitely also fix the spelling error. 'mycorrhizae' is a word I have to look up every time, so no judgment ;) – iwein Jan 13 at 7:36
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What are the best ways to avoid frost damage in Actinidia Arguta?
added by iwein Jan 12 at 14:21
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What winter cover crops prevent wind-based soil erosion the best?
added by James Risner Jan 14 at 23:10
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Maybe we can split this into multiple, more specific questions, for different climates and soils. Not all crops grow everywhere, and the answer could become long. – iwein Jan 17 at 15:47
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Are there other methods of dual-use agrivoltaics (solar and farming) than blueberries, sheep and shading water canals?
added by James Risner Jan 14 at 23:24
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There are a lot of very different correct answers to this question. Perhaps we can reduce the search space by being more specific about the context? – iwein Jan 31 at 20:47
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What is the best time of the year to seed Pauwlonia Tomentosa in situ in a field in temperate climate?
added by iwein Jan 12 at 14:19
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Where should I look for more accessible and simple information about carbon credits for the farmers? Step by step guides will be ideal.
added by Ilia Rashev Jan 12 at 17:49
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Why do fully grown cherry trees sometimes go several years without producing any cherries, then suddenly grow thousands in a following year?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 25 at 19:02
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What is the expected % soil carbon increase per year after converting the field from conventional to no till corn production with winter cover crop?
added by Ilia Rashev Jan 12 at 14:25
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Is it possible to grow fruit trees on top of coppiced willow?
added by Agnes Jan 15 at 18:30
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What are ways to encourage clover in grass fields on sandy soil in temperate climates without inputs?
added by Agnes Jan 15 at 18:35
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Maybe rephrase to be more specific. The question is clear enough to me, but I see a 'not a real question' close vote on this one. How about: 'Is there a natural solution to stimulate phosphate availability for clover in grassland without using it as input?' – iwein Jan 17 at 15:45
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How do I increase the growth rate of the population of Lumbricus terrestris in grassland in temperate climates?
added by user223429 Jan 16 at 10:26
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needs a fix in capitalisation – iwein Jan 31 at 20:49
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What is the maximum private agriculture I can do in a suburban area of the US, such as dividing small crops without payment involved?
added by leguchi Jan 21 at 3:02
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it's not clear from the question which country, and whom would make payments. Maybe clear that up? – iwein Jan 23 at 12:02
Every town/community can have different zoning requirements – warren yesterday
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How does Terra Preta regenerate itself after partial excavation? Is the regenerated Terra Preta as potent as the old stuff?
added by user223460 Jan 25 at 17:58
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If you can overwater plants in soil, why don't plants drown in hydroponics?
added by Mike van der slikke yesterday
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Is there a third cash crop that could be added to a corn and soybean rotation?
added by James Risner Jan 14 at 23:14
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Better: "What cash crops are most often added to a corn and soybean rotation in {zone 6b}?". The answer to "is there" is always always "yes" or "no" - which is not especially helpful. – warren yesterday
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Is the Subak irrigation system unique to Indonesia, or were similar systems implemented in other places?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 25 at 18:47
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What forms of agriculture can take place exclusively during cold winters? Would the production of "ice wine" fall in this category?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 25 at 18:59
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When considering how much land is needed, would it be necessary to keep in mind which crop(s) we’ll be growing or the amount?
added by leguchi Feb 5 at 22:06
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How is organic farming better for the environment than conventional farming?
added by Mike van der slikke yesterday
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Better question - "is organic farming better for the environment than conventional farming, and, if so, how?" – warren yesterday
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Is organic no-till farming possible?
added by Mike van der slikke yesterday
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What's the difference in fertilizer and nutrient solution?
added by Mike van der slikke yesterday
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How do I get approved/licensed as an {organic} {Christmas tree} farm in {Mississippi}?
added by warren yesterday
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At what scale does efficiency gardening (eg the Square Foot Method) no longer work in agricultural production? Why?
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How many bee hives should I keep to adequately pollinate {30 acres} of {apple trees}?
added by warren yesterday
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Where can I find a list of C4 species
added by Philip Harmandjiev Jan 27 at 4:52
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Does biodynamic farming use magnetic water treatment?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 25 at 18:56
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How are the effects of climate change on food production measured?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 25 at 18:56
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