You may have heard of the 4-2-1 rule when it comes to mixing concrete, but what does it actually mean, and how do you follow ...

ElectroMechanica has been appointed as the exclusive Southern African Development Community-wide agent for TechTop, marking the globally recognised brand’s return to the regional market after more ...

A simple stroll along a beach on a windy day can be mesmerising. It’s easy to spend hours watching waves crash and sea foam fizz across the sand, but this beautiful yet fleeting phenomenon can also ...

Right now, TerraBlaster's tech works at 5mph, a speed CEO Jorge Heraud reckons he can double to 10mph “pretty soon.” TerraBlaster—a startup using tech first deployed on the Mars rover to determine ...

The researchers have developed a new type of microbial fuel cell (MFC) that provides a reliable and constant source of electricity generated by soil-dwelling microorganisms. The focus of this study ...

It determines a field’s capacity to supply essential nutrients required for optimal crop and grass growth. Fertility levels can vary significantly between fields due to differences in soil type, ...

Every farmer wants “healthy soil.” But what does that mean, and how do they know if they have it? “The first question I ask when I’m speaking to farmers is, ‘How many of you have done soil testing?’” ...

For permanent raised beds, native mineral soils amended with small amounts of clean sourced, well-rotted composts can often provide an ideal growing medium for plants. Blending a quality compost into ...

Basic information and contact details for the University of Greifswald The University of Greifswald is located in the city of Greifswald in north-eastern Germany. Based close to the coastline of the ...

Abstract: Over the past few years, overpopulation has become a major issue, raising the demand for basic agricultural necessities. Even with the introduction of closed-environment systems aiming to ...

Food waste composting in the D.C. region is big business. While the District only recently rolled out a curbside composting program, most of the surrounding suburbs have been tackling the issue for ...