Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All told, annual greenhouse gases released from plastic production, landfilling, and incineration total 850 million tons , or 4.5 According to FAO, plastic films such as black mulch and greenhouse covers account for the bulk of annual global use, at more than 8 million tons. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

Agriculture 144

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 144

Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

Sustainability Benefits Biochar contributes to environmental sustainability in several key ways, and is a key component of regenerative agriculture: Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reduction Biochar is highly effective at sequestering carbon due to its stable nature.

Compost 64

Compost Fertilizer Crop Yield Nutrient Pollution 64

Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Co-digester Benefits The co-digester produces enough liquid, organic fertilizer to meet 90 percent of the farm’s annual fertilizer needs for its hay, alfalfa, and corn crops. and we see increased crop yields.

Manure 69

Manure Food Compost Fertilizer 69

Cropaia

APRIL 7, 2023

Carbon farming involves techniques such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the use of organic matter like compost. This can help to lower the overall concentration of greenhouse gases, which are a significant contributor to global warming. Such techniques aim to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil.

Mechanics 52

Mechanics Greenhouse Farming Farming 52

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

By rescuing surplus food from the hospitality sector, such as hotels, restaurants, and bakeries, the organization redistributes edible food to those in need while diverting expired food to farms for animal feed and composting. Since its inception, Garda Pangan has rescued more than 8 tons of food, benefiting tens of thousands of people.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139