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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are some tips on how to measure and track climate impact on farm productivity: Keep Accurate and Detailed Records The first step to measuring and tracking the impact of climate change on your farm is to keep accurate and detailed records. By keeping accurate records, you’ll be able to identify trends and patterns over time.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Poor soils can cut crop yields by up to 50 percent—which, if we’re not careful, could result in more soil being tilled to grow more crops, which degrades more soil, which pushes us closer to climate catastrophe. And that has direct impacts on our food supply and climate. We’re seeing the power of storytelling, too.

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Cropaia

JULY 30, 2023

Optimizing plant nutrition is a fundamental aspect of successful crop production. Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact crop health and productivity, leading to reduced yields and compromised plant defenses against diseases and pests. What are the common symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in crops?

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World Agri-Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Increasing crop yields while improving soil and watershed health requires understanding how agriculture management interacts with local environmental conditions. To date, this research remains fragmented and limited in scope.

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Agriculture for Life

JANUARY 12, 2021

However, soil nutrients are often quickly depleted due to natural elements, poor farming practices, and inappropriate fertilizer product selections. Selecting the right nutrient-enhancing products for your soil, monitoring soil and plant health, and increasing your fertilizer efficiency can help to maintain soil fertility for many years.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million (among other grants) to help farmers change their practices and launch a “regenerative foodscape” and is involved in a $80 million USDA-supported project on climate-smart rice production. If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” Then, they’ll lower it every few years.

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Cropaia

APRIL 29, 2023

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.

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Sustainable Food Trust

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Farming and food production are central to UK society. Deterioration of the natural environment could slow economic growth and result in UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 6% by the 2030s. Because of this lack of confidence, all farming sectors are expecting to decrease production over the next year.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Marketing cooperatives help farmers sell their products more effectively by consolidating output and accessing broader markets. They create an environment where farmers can share resources, knowledge, and technology, ultimately enhancing productivity and sustainability. Cooperatives contribute to the development of rural communities.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 29, 2025

weve seen a much-needed push toward regenerative and sustainable agriculture to protect the environment and keep farms productive, particularly in the face of climate change. In the U.S., In recent years, the federal government has ramped up programs that pay farmers to adopt these age-old practices.

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