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.
ATTRA
APRIL 29, 2024
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a bioplastic pellet made from marine polysaccharide (chitosan), eggshells, and wheat straw that absorbs phosphate nutrient pollutant from water. The biodegradable pellets can then be applied to agricultural land as fertilizer.
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Civil Eats
DECEMBER 9, 2024
(Photo credits: Tina Treude and Caroline Hung) Toxic Airborne Microbes Monitoring the air for microbially produced toxins near other polluted bodies of water is a growing area of research around the world. Last year, scientists at Grand Lake St. Similar studies are underway at Lake Erie.
Cropaia
MAY 25, 2024
Biocharhas gained significant attention in the agricultural sector due to its potential benefits for soil health and sustainability. As part of regenerative agriculture practices, biochar provides a means to improve soil properties, sequester carbon, and enhance overall farm sustainability. What is Biochar?
Modern Farmer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Kayan is one of nine Vermont farmers whove participated in Rich Earths field studies, funded by USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). ” Diverting urine from the wastewater stream for use as fertilizer would also address the two largest contributors of nutrient pollution in the U.S.,
Farmbrite
AUGUST 23, 2023
Regardless of the approach, implementing crop rotation is crucial for maintaining soil fertility, minimizing pest and disease issues, and ensuring sustainable agriculture practices. You can also lose valuable nutrients if they wash into waterways where they cause nutrient pollution problems in lakes and oceans that harm marine life.
Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Maksymiuk is now part of a wave of people spurring on an emerging market for wool that is often discarded, routing it back into agriculture. This could possibly amount to less nutrient pollution in the waterways in comparison to synthetic fertilizers. Left: Maksymiuk’s flock.
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