NASDA

JUNE 9, 2023

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Christine Lewington of PIP-International on a Lethbridge-based brewery turned pea protein facility; Lena Bioni with New Holland, on the electric utility tractor; and, Dr. Joy Agnew, with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology on the misconception of greenhouse gas. Read More

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Drones in and above the greenhouse? While still a new use case, drone use in agriculture is expanding at a rapid pace. The post How Drones Are Being Used in and Above the Greenhouse appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 22, 2024

CFT is a globally-recognized carbon quantification tool that allows farmers to measure estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their farms. Syngenta has announced the integration of the Cool Farm Tool (CFT) into its Cropwise Sustainability (CWS) application. Read More

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Governments across the world are crafting policy to influence industry practices with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadian government is doing the same through programs such as the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and others.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 27, 2024

Without pest control products it would take more land, more water, more greenhouse gas emissions and more energy.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Climate Change Conference, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced that a prominent sustainable investment framework will upgrade the importance of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector for the finance community. Can we please count on you to be part of our growing movement?

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Lots of people fly there in carbon-emitting private jets But food—the effects of agriculture on climate change (and vice versa) is on its agenda this year—a major big deal. The lunch menu: The summit is featuries roughly two-thirds plant-based menu to highlight the link between greenhouse gas emissions and livestock.

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CABI

JANUARY 29, 2024

In addition, agriculture is not just impacted by climate change; it is also a significant source of the greenhouse… The post How climate smart agriculture can lead to ‘triple wins’ for farmers threatened by climate change appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Bottom line: adding more crops to the current dominant rotation of wheat and maize increases yields and profits, sequesters more carbon in the soil and reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions. Not surprisingly, lower nitrogen fertiliser results in lower emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas. million tonnes.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 22, 2023

From greenhouses, polytunnels, silage wrap, mulching, plastic reservoirs, irrigation systems to buckets and water troughs, their presence is pervasive across all agricultural sectors. Farmers Weekly Plastics can be found everywhere on farm.

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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. But plasticulture, or the use of plastic products in agriculture, also comes with a wide range of known problems. In the larger scope, agriculture accounts for a small slice of the plastics pie—less than 3 percent of the annual 440 million tons produced worldwide.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Plant diversity decreases greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil and plant carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems. Actually, the Digital Observatory for Protected Areas (DOPA) could also usefully be applied to agricultural biodiversity. Are agricultural commodity production systems at risk from local biodiversity loss?

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Agriculture accounts for about 27% of NI’s greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce this the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […] The post UFU slates attempts by officials to cut cow numbers in Northern Ireland appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Current food systems are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and for nearly 80 percent of biodiversity loss. Today, this model of industrial agriculture is no longer fit for purpose. Moreover, they contribute to forest destruction, the displacement of communities, water pollution and soil degradation.

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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transfarmation and Industrial Farm Animal Production, the Environment, and Public Health focus on the experience within the animal agriculture industry. Food Economics: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health by William A. From essays to plant-based cookbooks, there’s something here for every reader to curl up with. Masters and Amelia B.

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Caff

APRIL 15, 2024

Climate smart farming practices are named for their potential to help farms mitigate and adapt to climate change through building soil carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources like water and topsoil.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Farmers Weekly England’s lowland peat soils are some of the most valuable when it comes to food production, but they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Draining peatland soils has allowed them to be used to grow a wide array of fresh vegetables, salads, grains, meat and dairy products over many centuries.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 27, 2024

An international study led by the University of Michigan and published in Nature Cities compared the carbon footprints of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to conventional crops at sites in five countries. For crops that are air-freighted, such as asparagus, the carbon footprint of urban crops was actually lower.

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Grow Link

JUNE 30, 2023

As the world of farming evolves, so does our understanding of how to optimize greenhouse environments for maximum efficiency. One key factor that can make or break your greenhouse operation is light. So, let's shed some light on this vital topic!

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018. The NCA5 covers a lot of ground, but this summary focuses on aspects most relevant to agriculture.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Singapore Food Agency reveals that over 90% of the nation's food is imported, making it highly dependent on external sources, and only approximately 1% of Singapore's land is dedicated to agriculture. A fortuitous encounter with the agriculture advisor of the Netherlands Embassy four years ago paved the way for the birth of GroGrace.

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Food Politics

MARCH 5, 2024

The animal agriculture industry, US universities, and the obstruction of climate understanding and policy. In the USA, one of the largest consumers and producers of meat and dairy products, livestock greenhouse gas emissions remain effectively unregulated. The study: Morris, V., Jacquet, J. Climatic Change 177 , 41 (2024).

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 26, 2024

Hood Family Foundation provides $5 million to support formation of Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry When it comes to philanthropy, John Hood Ph.D., and his wife Sally are always searching for the next impactful prospect.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Event focuses on practices to increase production and profitability, reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host a regenerative agriculture field day on Sept. Read More → The post Regenerative agriculture field day set for Sept.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When she moved to Oregon in 2006, she noticed a contrasting lack in access to culturally relevant foods, which has been a driving force behind her decades-long work championing Indigenous food sovereignty through agriculture, advocacy, and activism. We’re growing this for our people,” Schreiner affirms. “I

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A major research project at the University of Toronto will investigate how urban agriculture could both improve food access and capture and store carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Related ATTRA topic area: Urban Agriculture

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NASDA

JUNE 28, 2024

Comment Re: Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Request for Information (RIN 0581-AE29) Dear Administrator Summers: NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. territories. NASDA supports the recommendations and comments related to this request for information filed by FACA.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Environmental impacts of continuous cropping in agriculture can be profound and multifaceted, affecting soil health, biodiversity, water quality, and greenhouse

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. We also see growers with experience in greenhouses adapt well to vertical farming. Invest with Confidence There is a lot of excitement around the controlled environment agriculture space.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 16, 2024

But the study delves into a more comprehensive analysis, considering factors beyond direct greenhouse gas emissions. Agricltural Systems: Impacts of soil carbon sequestration on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in Midwestern USA beef finishing systems.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming are a significant contributor to global climate change. The production of livestock generates various types of g

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including providing fresh produce in neighborhoods with few other options. But is urban agriculture really as climate-friendly as many people think? Our study, published Jan.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

agriculture currently faces some steep challenges. Climate change and biodiversity loss represent existential threats to the agricultural status quo. agricultural landscape and the policies that are most closely aligned with incentivizing its creation. However, NSAC covers the land access issue elsewhere.

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NASDA

JUNE 12, 2023

At present, 45 state agriculture departments are partnering with the U.S. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and FDA also maintain a partnership to ensure and champion the safety of produce and animal feed food systems in the U.S.

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AGRIVI

JULY 13, 2023

However, this sector also faces notable challenges due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Zero Food Waste with Weather and Pests Stack Unpredictable weather events and pest outbreaks pose challenges to sustainable agriculture.

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