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Exiting the Factory Farm

Modern Farmer

(Photography credit to Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Risk tolerance While many contract farmers find themselves in parallel positions—burdened with debt and lacking independence in making decisions on their farm—the path out of factory farming looks a little different for everyone.

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How Digital Farming is Redefining Risk Management

Cropaia

For example, a drone equipped with multispectral cameras can scan a field and detect areas where crops are under stress due to undetected pest activity. Some platforms even facilitate contract farming agreements, securing fair prices in advance and reducing uncertainty.