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U.N. Report Calls for Climate Tech for Food System Resilience

Food Tank

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the U.N. The report emphasizes that agrifood systems play a significant role in the economies of low- and middle-income countries, where the majority of the worlds poor rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The joint report from the U.N.

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Report Finds That Agriculture Is Breaching Several Planetary Boundaries

Food Tank

A recent report from McKinsey finds that agriculture has the single largest impact on the environment of any economic sector. The report lays out 47 concrete actions that agriculture businesses can take to restore Earth’s ecological balance— while maintaining a positive return-on-investment. Become a member today by clicking here.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. But it carries the highest risks.” percent of global emissions.

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MyLand Announces Washington State Program for Soil Health

Agwired

The program is funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce and focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Soil health innovator MyLand has just announced a new $4.8

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Embracing the Power of IoT and AI in Greenhouse Farming

Grow Link

AI and IoT in greenhouse operations improves efficiency, boosts crop yields, reduces waste, and revolutionizes farming. Embrace AI as a tool, not a threat.

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Biofertilizers in Agriculture: Promoting Soil Sustainability and Plant Growth

Cropaia

This conversion process not only provides sulfur to plants but also helps in maintaining soil pH and sulfur balance in agricultural soils. The adoption of biofertilizers in agriculture offers numerous benefits, aligning with the principles of sustainable farming. What Are the Environmental Benefits of Using Biofertilizers?

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Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology

Food Tank

The 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit underscored the interlinkages between nutrition, agriculture and climate resilience. These systems are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with extreme weather events, reducing crop yields, raising food prices and weakening communities resilience. According to the U.N.