Farming for a Greener Future: How Cloud’s Minimum Tillage and Soil Health Promote Carbon Sequestration

Regenerative agriculture practices like minimum tillage and restructuring are not only beneficial for soil health and crop productivity, but also play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Soil is the second-largest carbon sink on the planet, and healthy soil can store carbon for long periods of time.

When we disturb the soil through tillage, we release carbon into the atmosphere. This is why minimum tillage and restructuring are important practices in regenerative agriculture, as they reduce soil disturbance and help to maintain and improve soil structure, texture, and nutrient levels. By leaving the soil undisturbed during the winter, we allow for the build-up of organic matter and encourage the growth of microorganisms that can help sequester carbon.

In addition, the use of cover crops and grazing animals like sheep can also contribute to carbon sequestration. Cover crops can capture and store atmospheric carbon, while grazing animals help to improve soil health by breaking up the soil and depositing organic matter in the form of manure.

By getting the pH of the spray solution correct and reducing the rate of herbicide such as Roundup used, we can also reduce the negative impact of herbicides on the environment. This further supports the health of the soil and the success of carbon sequestration efforts.

Overall, Cloud Farming’s use of minimum tillage/restructuring and other regenerative practices not only benefits crop production, but also supports the planet by contributing to carbon sequestration and reducing the impact of harmful herbicides. We all have to do our part for a greener future!