Food Tank

JUNE 12, 2024

“We’re living in a time when the health of our planet is in peril, and regenerative agriculture offers a beacon of hope,” Pollard tells Food Tank. “By This means crops and animals are raised without pesticides or hormones, have access to open areas and are entirely or partially grass-fed. Many of Cream Co.

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The Equation

MAY 11, 2023

In normal years and in dry years, California agriculture, industry, and households draw more groundwater than we should. Agriculture is the main water user in California by far, accounting for 80% of the water use in the state. There is not enough water in California to sustain our current practices and everybody knows it.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. Boochcraft partners with The Ecology Center for the advancement of regenerative agriculture.

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 3, 2023

Written by: Isabelle Dom Across the world of ESG investing, SDG impact, and climate change mitigation, a consistent omission has been bothering us at Agritecture: few events - if any - cover the full breadth of agriculture-related solutions. The conventional meat industry is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 18, 2024

As a result, carbon stored in vineyard soils won’t ever add up to a meaningful reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. But Villat and others see the fields as unique spaces where innovation can happen, spurring the ability to improve regenerative practices and increase adoption across agriculture.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, in the lead-up to COP27, the biggest global convening on climate change, many groups worked to call attention to the fact that governments and businesses were not doing nearly enough to address food and agriculture in their plans to tackle the crisis.

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Civil Eats

JULY 17, 2023

López’s family moved to Salton City from Arizona in 2018 when her then-husband got a job working in greenhouses in the Imperial Valley, south of the sea. Agricultural runoff from both valleys is the primary input into the Salton Sea, and with that runoff comes pesticides and nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen.

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AGRIVI

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving landscape of agriculture, 2023 marked a pivotal year for AGRIVI as we continued to revolutionize the industry with our cutting-edge digital solutions. The post 2023 AGRIVI Product Recap: Digital Agriculture Solutions for the Entire Value Chain appeared first on AGRIVI.

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CalCAN

JUNE 28, 2023

Governor Newsom signed a 2023-24 fiscal year budget that has some good news and some bad news for the state’s Climate Smart Agriculture programs. The budget cuts come on the heels of historically large budgets in 2021 and 2022 for the three Climate Smart Agriculture programs which were made when the state had huge surpluses.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 24, 2023

He powered the greenhouse with on-site solar panels, opted for natural pest control instead of synthetics and sold his products in recyclable, 99% plastic-free packaging. “It’s In California, irrigated agriculture already accounts for 70 percent to 80 percent of all water consumption.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They produce around 30 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. High-income countries’ food systems are much larger contributors to emissions and environmental degradation, while low-income countries use resources like fertilizers and pesticides at more sustainable levels, though sometimes to the detriment of yield.

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Agwired

APRIL 10, 2024

Department of Agriculture published the second edition of Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture and Forestry: Methods for Entity Scale Inventory. The report provides farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with the methods and tools needed to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of their operations.

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SILT

MAY 4, 2023

Local food requires less transportation and storage, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to mitigate climate change. In addition, local farms often use sustainable farming practices that reduce soil erosion, water pollution, and the use of pesticides and herbicides. Local food also offers health benefits for consumers.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

and Gotham Greens are bringing greenhouse-grown produce and fresh, plant-based foods to more customers across the country. Gotham Greens' farming practices allow the brand to grow, harvest and deliver non-GMO, pesticide-free salad greens and herbs 365 days of the year.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Different agricultural practices emit or sequester different amounts of carbon, so multiple farming practices must be considered when determining a farm’s environmental impact. fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g.,

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s no secret that the agricultural industry is facing multiple converging challenges including an urgently looming generational shift. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture , the average age of a farmer is 58, with organic farmers coming in slightly younger at 52. Only 8 percent of the United States’ 3.3

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Sustainable Harvest International

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

annually, but SHI farmers in Santa Martha are reversing this trend with agroforestry practices that integrate trees with agricultural crops. Conventional sugarcane production uses high levels of pesticides and other agrochemicals, which are harmful to local wildlife and local communities.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following list details some of the many companies involved in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. Wakan Tech Wakan Tech uses drones to pollinate date palms and perform other agricultural tasks. This Omani startup utilizes drones to help farmers with various agricultural processes.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In Florida, where citrus greening has shrunk the orange and grapefruit yields by more than half , the department of agriculture and community services has approved a new treatment from Massachusetts-based Invaio. The trademarked Trecise application method means growers are able to use far less of the solution than a traditional pesticide.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

While agriculture is a major contributor to climate change, it can also play a significant role in mitigating the impacts—and we at Civil Eats make a concerted effort to focus on solutions in our coverage. An Ancient Grain Made New Again: How Sorghum Could Help U.S.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 20, 2024

As a researcher of urban agriculture, I was shocked to see a recent news article bearing the headline “ Food from urban agriculture has a carbon footprint six times larger than conventional produce, study shows.” Back up a step: What is urban agriculture? Oxford Tract research farm at UC Berkeley.

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Caff

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Food hubs provide a nearby market that reduces the distance farmers have to travel to sell produce which reduces greenhouse gas and helps build a sustainable business.” The result: tens of millions of dollars in state funds for programs that reduce pesticides, train beginning farmers, and assist farmers from under-served communities.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 28, 2023

On top of that , the food and beverage sector faces significant regulatory requirements , considering its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, in agriculture as the oldest industry, changes are happening too slowly and farmers need huge support in their efforts to reduce emissions.

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DTN

AUGUST 29, 2023

Because it’s the future of quantifying sustainable farming practices — and it has a much more far-reaching effect than just agriculture. It uses the most comprehensive, field-level data on more than 50 sustainable agriculture practices and inputs that impact carbon emissions, soil health, and water conservation.

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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. Kupu is Hawaiian for sprout; the property is located on Kupu Place.)

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Sustainable Food Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Yet, at present, if you farm in ways that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase biodiversity and deliver a range of social benefits, you are likely to make less money than if you farm extractively.

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Agwired

JULY 25, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Cold plasma technology has established uses in traditional outdoor agriculture, but its uses have not been explored in indoor agriculture until recently. One of the main pain points of indoor agriculture is the massive amount of energy it takes to run CEA operations. Two workers inspect plants in a vertical farm.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

Credit: iStock CONTENT SOURCED FROM AGFUNDER NEWS Written by: Peter Tasgal April 27, 2023 Much of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry currently focuses on improving the cost and efficiency of growing (supply). pound Greenhouse-grown, conventional: $6.28/pound pound Outdoor grown, organic: $3.70/pound

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UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Processing and distributing these energy products release additional greenhouse gases, as well as when we create electricity, cook our food, or while we’re standing still idling in traffic on a highway or downtown in any metropolitan area. This is what regenerative agriculture is all about. We listen to her.

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Food Tank

MAY 1, 2024

Approximately 2 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from nitrogen fertilizers , according to a study in Nature. The entire industrial agri-business-based system needs fertilizers and pesticides to function,” Tostado says. Food production “doesn’t even start at the farm, it starts at the fossils.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

With over 20 years of experience working in all facets of agriculture, Agritecture’s Lead Agronomist, David Ceaser , adds that “many people think that vertical farms are inherently safer than conventional farms regarding food safety - but this is not automatically the case. FURTHER READING The Pandemic Reshaped Farm.One's Entire Business.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A recent report by McKinsey revealed that while Africa has large amounts of untapped agricultural land that could be used to increase production, much of this land is in unreachable areas. Yet, Egypt is not the only country leading in the race for controlled environment agriculture growth.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 7, 2023

According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), one in ten people falls ill from eating unsafe food yearly. This includes aspects such as resource usage, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, labor conditions, and supply chain transparency.

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Sustainable Harvest International

JULY 19, 2022

Juan Francisco Segura of the El Limón community in Panama is one of over 3,000 farmers who have partnered with SHI since 1997 to transform and heal their land through agriculture. Chemical-dependent agriculture is a fossil fuel hungry industry and contributes disproportionately to making our planet unlivable. Among the 12.6

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