Ancient West African soil technique could mitigate climate change

Ancient West African soil technique could mitigate climate change Sussex, England (UPI) Jun 16, 2016 - An ancient soil-enrichment strategy practiced by West African farmers could boost agricultural yields across the continent and help farmers mitigate the negative effects of global warming. For at least 700 years, villagers in West Africa have replenished nutrient-poor rain forest soils with charcoal and kitchen waste, transforming the lifeless dirt into rich, fertile compost. A t ... more

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