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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

In China, for example, research shows that plastic field covers keep the soil warm and wet in a way that boosts productivity considerably; an additional 15,000 square miles of arable land—an area about the size of Switzerland—would be required to produce the same amount of food. But it carries the highest risks.”

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Food and Farming at the Forefront of Labour’s Missions for Change – September 2024

Sustainable Food Trust

Farming and food production are central to UK society. The importance of a sustainable and regenerative future for food and farming is integral to three of these missions: economic stability and growth, health and renewing the NHS, and greening the economy to reach net zero commitments. [i] This level of ambition is needed again now.

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Revolutionizing Agriculture Through Artificial Intelligence

World Agri-Tech

So, as AI technologies advance, what impacts will they have on agri-food value chains? Impact: Driving Innovation in Agri-Food Value Chains with AI Variables including unpredictable weather, pest and disease, soil health, input costs, and commodity prices all impact farmers decision-making. January 29, 2025.