Hemp and manure: the duo that saves the soil and traps CO₂

A pioneering research by the Taiwan Livestock Research Institute demonstrates that practices such as intercropping and the use of organic fertilizers can increase soil carbon without compromising productivity or causing acidification. The finding opens new avenues for more sustainable livestock farming in the face of the climate crisis. Growing forage that cares for the planet is already possible, as since 2023, the Taiwan Livestock Research Institute (TLRI), affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture, has studied the effects of carbon-negative agricultural practices in elephant grass fields, as reported in the Taipei Times. (Read in Livestock Context: Cogancevalle offers free production cost analysis for ranchers) The result is an innovative combination with sunn hemp and organic fertilization that not only maintains production levels but also helps capture atmospheric carbon and protects soil health. The concept of carbon-negative agriculture seeks to transform the role of ...