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Exemplary Approaches to Hybridizing Agriculture

Agritecture Blog

In other words, bigger is better and yield is king. So, while these solutions may make sense for some countries with more efficient technology, more developed markets, and low arable land, in other countries they would not. The same problem arose in 2018 when summer droughts cut the country’s hops yield to 30% below average.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.