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No-Till Provides Potential for 300% Yield Increases for Kenyan Farmers

Two Kenyan farmers share how adopting no-till improved their yields, soil health and communities.
By Michaela Paukner posted on October 25, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Before switching to no-till, Kenyan farmer Pauline Mughambi had trouble feeding her two children from the yields on her 1 acre of land. She and another Kenyan farmer share how adopting no-till improved their yields, soil health and communities. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-till has proven to be beneficial for farmers in Western Asia. Two farmers aNo-till in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey reduces erosion, increases yields, improves soil health and preserves moisture.
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No-Till Improves Soil Health in Western Asia

Farmers in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey find no-till reduces erosion, improves yields and preserves moisture.
By Michaela Paukner posted on October 25, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

No-till has proven to be beneficial for farmers in Western Asia. Two farmers and a researcher share how no-till in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey reduces erosion, increases yields, improves soil health and preserves moisture. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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Reminiscing on No-Till’s Revolution

Four no-till pioneers share how they’ve seen the practice change over the last few decades and what factors will play a role in its future.
By Laura Barrera posted on October 20, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

It’s been 50 years since No-Till Farmer launched, and a lot has influenced the practice in those five decades. From equipment and chemical innovations to government influence to cover crops and the soil health movement, many factors have impacted no-till — both good and bad. 

The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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No-Tillers Practice the Art of ‘Covering Up’ for Decades

Over the years, no-tillers have led the way in seeding cover crops to boost soil health and capitalize on the many benefits they can bring to their farming operations.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on October 20, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The way some government agencies and ag groups are promoting cover crops these days, you’d think it was a brand-new idea. While cover crops are a hot topic, it’s not because of any major research breakthroughs or being brand new on the ag scene. 


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Golden Age No-Tillers: Legacy Lessons From Early Adopters

By Martha Mintz posted on October 19, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management
With no-till as a practice having been around for 60 years now, and No-Till Farmer for 50, we wanted to find out if we had readers who have been using the practice consistently for that long. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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