Agritecture Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

of greenhouse gas emissions – conventional farming methods such as tractor usage and fertilizer production rely heavily on fossil fuels, and approximately 90% of global deforestation is caused by agriculture. According to OurWorldInData , agriculture, forestry, and land use directly account for 18.4%

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Cropaia

APRIL 7, 2023

This can help to lower the overall concentration of greenhouse gases, which are a significant contributor to global warming. It can improve soil health and fertility, leading to healthier and more productive crops, and can also increase crop yields.

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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. The fertilizer produced by the co-digester is stored in the tank behind it. By benefiting socially, Davis means odor control: co-digesters produce an odorless organic fertilizer. Photo by Meg Wilcox.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last year, the foundation supported the production of a report on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture , which played a significant role in the national conversation around regenerative agriculture. That is just absolutely unheard of,” he says. Absent charitable investment, Walmart is the only stop for produce in many other small towns.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. These technologies may also be able to help smallholder farmers to identify and apply best practices, which can help to improve the sustainability of their operations and increase their yields. Single aspect approach.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

This degree of control over plant nutrient supply means that the fertilization strategies are designed to match the plant needs for all 14 essential plant nutrients throughout the growth period. 3: Tailoring The Development Of Genetic Varieties Vindara argues that the difference is in the seeds. Register today!

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Since these factors determine the quality of a crop yield, choosing the right automation technology for your farm is no easy task. This Finland-based company aims to advance greenhouse growing by providing fully automated NFT growing systems. Logiqs also offers long-term support for their hardware solutions.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

But solar projects are increasingly being refused planning permission and faced with pushback from rural communities and farmers, who are worried that PV arrays will " blight " the local landscape and take fertile farmland out of production. It's like having a mini greenhouse without sides," she explained. Credit: Thomas Hickey.

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World Agri-Tech

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CoteX Technologies, a startup located in Nova Scotia, Canada, has developed a low-cost, customizable controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) coating that minimizes environmental impact. Over 110 million tonnes of nitrogen fertilizer is applied to crops worldwide every year. Read the full press release here.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 19, 2024

“Our biggest criticism of CRP,” says Anne Schechinger, mid-west director for EWG, “is that, as it is currently set up, it is not doing enough to store carbon in soil or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Agriculture is responsible for 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. In the long run, though, costs are reduced.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But as the hype for cover crops mounts, so does the scrutiny. New research suggests that cover crops may struggle to make a significant dent in agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions. And a study published last month illustrated one major reason why farmers may be reluctant to plant cover crops. percent for corn and 3.5

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