Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In China, for example, research shows that plastic field covers keep the soil warm and wet in a way that boosts productivity considerably; an additional 15,000 square miles of arable land—an area about the size of Switzerland—would be required to produce the same amount of food.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

And because they grow quickly with minimal resources—and without herbicides or pesticides—scientists point to their potential to help bolster nutritional security, hedge against disruptions in the food supply chain and even generate fresh produce on long-term space missions. acre lot has ample space for the growing business.

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The Lunatic Farmer

JANUARY 18, 2024

agriculture industry—currently running at about 150 million barrels of oil equivalent a year—will disappear as all parts of the supply chain related to growing and transporting cattle are disrupted. By 2035, 60 percent of the land currently used for livestock and feed production will be freed for other uses.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 20, 2024

—Grey Moran A Call to Farms: Reconnecting to Nature, Food, and Community in a Modern World By Jennifer Grayson The fragility of our food system became more prominent than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, when supply chains struggled to stay tethered due to global trade disruptions.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 29, 2025

So, as AI technologies advance, what impacts will they have on agri-food value chains? From advisory tools increasing supply chain efficiency to gene editing and predictive breeding speeding up R&D cycles, industry leaders are leveraging AI models to transform agriculture at scale into a more resilient and sustainable system.

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