Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Compost and organic amendments : Regenerative farmers prioritize the use of organic matter, such as compost, manure, and other natural amendments, to enhance soil fertility and microbial activity. Resistance to change : Farmers may face resistance from within their communities or markets, where conventional practices are deeply entrenched.

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Agriculture Agriculture Farming Farming 105

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2024

Alternative Manure Management Practices (AMMP) The FFNSA does not contain a proposal to support AMMP technologies as envisioned in the ARA or the COWS Act. farmers and ranchers are unable to fully participate in and benefit from emerging markets for sustainably-produced foods.

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Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 85

Sustainable Food Trust

JULY 12, 2023

There are few local markets in West Wales and there isn’t much competition among growers, which, in terms of profit and business viability, is brilliant! And for agroecological farmers and growers, this poses some difficulty. But the community depends on their services.

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Farming Farming Agroecology Crop 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

The mix fixes nitrogen and livestock can graze the mix directly in the field, returning nutrients to the soil via manure. What amounts to structural profit guarantees for conventional farms removes any market incentive which would otherwise exist for these operations to diversify production and markets or otherwise manage risk on-farm.

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Agriculture Agriculture Pasture Crop Rotation 89

Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Carbon offsetting schemes are already being used to market huge numbers of products and we believe that building soil carbon stocks is no different,” he explains. Her simple solution is to “pay farmers an additional premium, supported by the market, for sustainable cocoa and reap the long-term benefits.”

Agriculture 52

Agriculture Agriculture Food Acre 52

Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is an alliance uniting civil societies dedicated to promoting agroecology and food sovereignty across Africa. The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. Made up of more than 7,700 members, the organization advocates for better policies, promotes climate-smart agriculture, and supports market access for their members.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139