Monthly Archives: May 2012

Soil Facts: What Causes Soil Acidification? Part 3 of 4

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In terms of Soil Acidification, Dr. Mary Cole also discuss the reason behind it. She explained the 4 main cause of Soil Acidification. These are:

  • Inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers
  • Leaching of nitrogen below plant root zone
  • Build up organic matter
  • And removal of product from farm

Watch the video as Dr Mary Cole explains each of these causes.

This clip is part of a series which will be released as a 2 day training course: Soil Biology and Botrytis

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Soil Facts: Factors Influencing Soil Degradation Part 2 of 4

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Dr. Mary Cole discusses the factors that influence soil degradation.
These can include the parent soil type, the amount of rainfall, presence of organic matter and crop production.

This clip is part of a series which will be released as a 2 day training course: Soil Biology and Botrytis

Email: info@farmingsecretsblog.com for more info

Who is Dr Mary Cole?

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Who is better to introduce Dr. Mary Cole than herself?
Her long and varied career is testimony to itself that you are listening to a true leader in the field of viticulture, plant pathology and soil microbiology. Mary founded AgPath laboratories to serve the agricultural community with scientific research. On top of this you get Mary’s practical experience which is rare in the world of learning.