Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 6, 2023

Farmers Weekly Arable grower Matthew Williams farms 1,100ha of rented or contract-farmed land – a situation that has brought profitability, sustainability and input cost control into sharp focus. Shropshire-based Transition Farmer Matthew is a first generation, younger farmer who developed a passion for agriculture at school.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 12, 2024

But industrial animal agriculture comes with a lot of downsides. The main problems with concentrated animal agriculture are its impacts on human health, its impact on the environment, and its threats to animal welfare. In the US, research has indicated that the impacts of agriculture on air quality lead to 17,900 deaths per year.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

While contract farming, or “factory farming,” has been exposed in the media for being exploitative of animals, the farmers who sign contracts with companies like Tyson, Perdue or other big players in animal agriculture also find themselves backed into a financial corner.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

Photo credit: Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Craig Watts of Socially Responsible Agriculture Project says: “First and foremost, reach out to me directly and let me hear what is happening and see if there is something as it is a case-by-case process.” Read about how contract farming affects mental health , from Paula’s perspective.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

(Photography credit to Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Risk tolerance While many contract farmers find themselves in parallel positions—burdened with debt and lacking independence in making decisions on their farm—the path out of factory farming looks a little different for everyone.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Agriculture is inherently risky, with farmers and agribusinesses constantly facing uncertainties related to weather. How ICT Supports Risk Management in Agriculture ICT includes a wide range of digital technologies, such as mobile applications, remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data analytics.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 7, 2023

Keeping food safe is a complex process that starts on the farm and ends with the consumer. According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), one in ten people falls ill from eating unsafe food yearly.

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