Re:Inoculating soil with mycorrhizal fungi can increase plan...
by randomdata on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @12:11AM
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> yields are too unpredictable (and usually much lower) with current organic methods for field crops.
While big yields are fun, at the end of the day all that matters is producing something for consumers that justifies the effort. The yield itself is ultimately immaterial. The trouble is that organic methods don't get you there – at least not without being certified organic, which is its own can of worms.
> Could we expect similar results with field crops like corn
The article suggests that the study was done specifically on corn (maize).
While big yields are fun, at the end of the day all that matters is producing something for consumers that justifies the effort. The yield itself is ultimately immaterial. The trouble is that organic methods don't get you there – at least not without being certified organic, which is its own can of worms.
> Could we expect similar results with field crops like corn
The article suggests that the study was done specifically on corn (maize).