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Pile Burning for Biochar Production

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They did so by burning agricultural waste and then smothering it. The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land. These kilns can be tailored to produce biochar with specific properties suited to different soil types and agricultural needs.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

After years of philanthropic support for fisheries, water, and education, members of his generation (along with some of their elders) are not only accelerating that environmental focus, they’re applying it to food and agriculture in new ways. He also passed on a significant stake in Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, with $611.3

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5 Automation Companies to Look Out For

Agritecture Blog

Editor’s Note: The following list details some of the many automation companies involved in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. Since these factors determine the quality of a crop yield, choosing the right automation technology for your farm is no easy task. Credit: Avisomo. Credit: Green Automation.

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These Manure Digesters Incorporate Food Scraps. Does That Make Them Better?

Civil Eats

Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Those systems are expensive, often dangerous for workers , and are associated with a bevy of problems, including propping up industrial-scale agriculture. and we see increased crop yields.

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