DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia. Farmer B tills 50% of their fields, uses cover crops on 40%, and uses stable nitrogen sources. Consider this scenario.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Turning : Regularly turn the compost pile to ensure nutrients are evenly distributed and broken down. The approach ensures the crop receives enough nutrition early in its growth for higher yields.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. With organic, Walmart could push farms to get bigger, driving costs down and enabling national distribution.

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Sustainable Food Trust

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

xvi] Regenerative agriculture is key to flood resilience and prevention of the decimation of crop yields. Investment in local food infrastructure such as abattoirs, processing facilities, produce warehouses and distribution hubs are essential to unlock regional and local food systems and to link rural producers with urban markets.

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