The pH scale is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is, 1 being highly acidic, 14 being highly alkaline, and 7 ...

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A new IAEA coordinated research project ( CRP D12015) will apply gamma-ray spectrometry and digital technologies such as drones, satellite imagery and advanced analytics for precise soil assessment to ...

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Many small-scale farmers raise animals, and their manure can be used to naturally enrich the soil. This protects soil life and structure while replenishing nutrients taken up by crops. Fertilisation ...

Many small-scale farmers raise animals, and their manure can be used to naturally enrich the soil. This protects soil life and structure while replenishing nutrients taken up by crops.

If you see that your soil is too acidic or alkaline, you may need to modify the soil pH to grow the plants you wish to grow. Adding lime, an alkaline material, will raise soil pH. Adding a product ...