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In this edition:

• Can the global drone revolution make agriculture more sustainable? Rapid growth in drone use is upending expectations but also inducing trade-offs.
• Tillage and residue management modulate the links between soil physical signatures and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal biomarkers.
• Mapping the conceptual and intellectual structure of soil health research (1996–2021): a terms co-occurrence and co-cited reference network analysis.
• Suggestions for promoting SOC storage within the carbon farming framework: Analyzing the INFOSOLO database.

Dakota Crow, owner of Monarch Drone Solutions of Springfield, Mo., uses a 23kW-240V Makinex generator to power DJI drones for his aerial spraying and seeding operations. 

Climate change, soil erosion and biodiversity loss are major challenges for South African farmers, but a willingness to adopt new conservation practices, such as no-till, will help producers meet growing global food needs. The No-Till Passport Series is brought to you by Martin Industries.