Fertilizer Free With Interplanting WITHOUT Losing Yields | Jim Hoorman

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[@annburge291]

This is a very valuable series. Thanks for organising it. I really liked how we were given specific examples that backed up the theory. It gives us something to start thinking about before modifying and trying to meet our local needs. Can't wait for more interviews.

[@edifying]

I am enjoying your exploration of this topic a great deal. Seems to hold promise and make sense.

[@ivansantiago9860]

The agro technique discussed here looks like "syntropic agriculture" developed in Brazil by the swiss Ernst Gotsch.

[@Soldier1171]

Interesting ideas, thanks.

[@annburge291]

Suggestion for another video... check out KZbin Advancing Eco Agriculture How to release Manganese and other metals from soil reserves. .. It's totally blown my mind about anaerobic and aerobic conditions, where they are, their effect... These webinars are fantastic.

[@annburge291]

Another video that also raises alot of questions about plant immunity ..Matt Powers Episode 127 John Kempf on soil redox energy and nutrient availability A regenerative future.

[@mcraw4d]

Listened to the podcast which was quite extensive but the one thing I keep hearing from no till folks is to leave plant material where it lies aka “chop and drop”. That is in direct conflict with all the instructions to clean up plant debris to prevent pests from overwintering in it. What’s the disconnect here?

[@DiegoFooter]

I don't hear very much talk about leaving plant debris being a problem with cover crops. Maybe in fruit orchards, but not in fields.

[@greighenning9091]

The conventional thinking is as you say, to get rid of structure and leave soil exposed, in order to get rid of any potential habitat for diseases. Farmers are now learning the importance of the biology in soil, and that microbes are the intercessors that spoon feed the plant in a sophisticated symbiotic relationship. We now know that a dead plant is recycled back into the ground which can condition soil and provide food for microbes, it’s just natures way of the perpetual cycle of life. So the new concept is to leave plant matter on the surface, preferably living plants, which feeds biology in the soil, so that when drilling the next crop, there’s increased soil life which will assist in getting better yields. A good crop must have good biology, not just good chemistry.