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"A joint Australian-UK study has found that deep soils store up to five times more carbon than previously thought. The research, conducted by scientists at Murdoch University, shows carbon is stored at depths of up to 40 metres. The paper's authors say the the findings merit a reassessment of the current measurements used to judge soil carbon stores."

"Australia must invest in soil health or miss the benefits of the world food boom"

This course covers "Renewable energy - passive and active Greywater and rainwater catchment Soil regeneration and land restoration Food forests, trees, and garden design Urban apartment permaculture and more!"

"Growing veggies is fun, cheap, and worth it. Having a garden doesn't just mean you can grab free and fresh meals from the dirt out back. It means you've create a relationship with the earth. You noticed what type of soil and fertilizer to use. What vegetables are in season and how often they need sun and water. Today's infographic is really the best guide for growing veggies out there. Follow this advice and you will be cookin' up your own gumbo in no time."

"On that cold day, we were told not to get our hopes up. Carbon farming was not going to be the great solution for boosting lean incomes. Boost your soils because it will be good for your land and your crops, we were told, not to make a motza out of carbon farming."

"This smart garden uses cutting-edge research in plant biology for higher yields, faster growth and more nutritious produce. It provides plants with the perfect amount of water, light and nutrients at up to 80 percent less than the cost to set up a comparable hydroponic or aeroponic system. It features professionally selected seeds that grow in the nanotech Smart Soil growth medium, ultra-efficient grow lights and electronic precision irrigation (EPI) that makes it possible to use up to 95% less water than traditional farming methods."

"For the past three years it's been an occasional pleasure and a frequent privilege to work with the academics who contribute to The Conversation's Environment & Energy section. It's not just the soil jokes and the hilarious profile pictures: it's the opportunity to see a whole bunch of actual evidence about environmental issues. Academic writing is replete with facts. Facts aren't just awesome because they help you win trivia; they can also be the foundation of evidence-based policy. Karl-Ludwig G. Poggemann Click to enlarge Here are some facts I've learned in 2013."

"Dirt! The Movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet."

"Dirt! The Movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet."