Cropaia

MARCH 28, 2024

In modern agricultural practices, mycorrhizal fungi are increasingly recognized for their role in enhancing plant health and soil fertility. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of many crops, a relationship that is especially valuable for improving phosphate uptake.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

His first batch of livestock included 25 chickens he processed for his family. I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. He took his products to farmers markets and found if he processed birds and sold legs, wings and breasts separately, people were more likely to buy them.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Soil Health : Advanced soil sensors can measure critical factors like moisture levels, pH balance, and nutrient content, enabling farmers to fine-tune fertilizer use. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights.

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

It is a stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as crop residues, wood chips, and manure, in the absence of oxygen. This process converts biomass into biochar while capturing carbon that would otherwise be released as carbon dioxide (CO2) during decomposition.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Acid rain falling downwind of industrial processes acidifies soils much quicker, as was observed during the 19 th and 20 th centuries. Page 397) Manmade Soil Acidification The processes listed above naturally take a long time to play out and find an equilibrium. Second, rain is naturally slightly acidic and adds H + to the soil.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

The approach allows them to lower their carbon footprints, earn extra revenue, and tap into methane digesters’ other benefits, which include the creation of organic fertilizers, also called “digestates,” for use on the farm. The fertilizer produced by the co-digester is stored in the tank behind it. and we see increased crop yields.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., reduced tillage, cover crops, treed acres). To help explain the complex calculations behind measuring a farm or field’s carbon footprint, we’ve summarized some of these tools and processes below.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, the topsoil is powerless to counteract the acidifying effect of ammonia-based fertilizers. Photo courtesy of Chris Rauch) Rauch is one of many farmers taking a chance on a new process called Enhanced Rock Weathering, or ERW. It’s not a widespread problem yet, but it’s rearing its ugly head in some places,” says Calderon.

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Agriculture for Life

JANUARY 12, 2021

When striving to grow lush, healthy plants that produce favourable yields, soil nutrient quality must be high. It’s no secret that keeping soil ripe with fertile nutrients – such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, requires effort and care. These high-performing products are developed to improve soil health.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s very fertile soil, especially in some areas that are called the ‘black lands.’ This process isn’t immediately noticeable: One hurricane season isn’t enough for farmers to see the effects. For centuries, farmers have favored the rich soil of coastal areas during the growing season. “It’s

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

This chemical process is called pyrolysis, and produces charcoal, or, biochar. The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land. Available carbon is biomass that can readily be converted to carbon dioxide by processes like burning and soil microbial activity.

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Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

It is teeming with a wide variety of organisms, each playing a unique role in maintaining soil health and fertility. From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. This might result in reduced soil fertility and productivity.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This includes recording weather patterns, soil conditions, irrigation practices, crop yields, and any other relevant metrics. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, it's more challenging to plan crop rotations, planting, irrigation, and other tasks that depend heavily on the weather.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

This process allows them to rapidly multiply in favorable conditions without the need for mating. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health. As they mature, the nymphs undergo several molts before reaching adulthood.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

Land Management By rotating crops, improving soil health, and investing in sustainable farming practices, you can increase the fertility and production of your land over time while reducing soil degradation and input requirements. There are several ways you can do this. What Are Futures Markets?

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Farmbrite

MAY 25, 2023

For example, if you're looking to track crop yields in real time so that you know exactly how much produce is coming off each field, then sensors may be installed throughout the field that measure both temperature and humidity levels. Data collection is a continuous process that can be done on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

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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. They also offer harvesting equipment to streamline processes for indoor farmers and farm operators. Avisomo A farm worker utilizes Avisomo’s software to control automated processes.

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World Agri-Tech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By joining the Rootella Carbon program, farmers can leverage the co-benefits of Rootella products, including increased yields, fertilizer savings, and stress tolerance, while earning carbon credits.

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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. Lack of farmer involvement.

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Cropaia

JULY 10, 2024

Consolidating data formats can simplify the process, making it easier to analyze and use the information to make informed decisions. Additionally, integrating precision irrigation systems with real-time monitoring can optimize water use and improve crop yields.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

This process allows them to rapidly multiply in favorable conditions without the need for mating. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health. As they mature, the nymphs undergo several molts before reaching adulthood.

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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. To create its own Angus beef supply , it acquired a stake in a processing plant project in Nebraska and partnered with cattle feeders in Texas.

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Farmbrite

MAY 9, 2023

Sources of farming losses Production losses Farming is a biological process that is affected by weather, pest, and diseases. Low rainfall or drought will cause low yields, and heavy rain will damage or wipe out your crops. Also, an outbreak of pests or conditions will affect the result of the crops negatively.

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Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 29, 2020

There are still a lot of questions that science is working out—like how exactly the whole process works and what sort of impact different soil microbes have, but there does seem to be potential in carbon farming for helping mitigate climate change. More rocking cover crops—in 2014, this field only grew rye that reached my knee.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Farmers can be penalized for under-fertilizing, under-watering, keeping a cover crop in the ground for too long, and not growing in distinct rows, according to interviews with farmers and insurance experts. In many states, the recommended rates [for fertilizer] are just too high and lead to nitrate runoff,” Schechinger said.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As well, changes in temperature make it harder for plants to photosynthesize, so crop yields are dropping. The company is the largest purchaser of processing tomatoes in the world and it is serious about maintaining its edge amid a changing climate, says Sheridan. Reseed the soil when you’re ready for another crop.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some of the key takeaways I gleaned from my review of Chapter 11 of NCA 5 : “Weather whiplash” is already hurting US agriculture Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves, along with altered precipitation patterns, have affected agriculture by negatively impacting productivity, and made crop yields much less predictable.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Purchasing cooperatives allow members to buy inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, at lower prices through bulk purchasing agreements. Farming coops can look into partnerships with beneficial businesses for things like tractors, cattle management software , crop management software , and other helpful partnerships.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 29, 2025

But the sheer volume of data, different scenarios and scientific implications are very difficult for anyone to process, and this is where AI is helping farmers, says Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Syngenta Group. Syngentas Feroz Sheikh further spotlights AIs advisory capabilities in relation to seed selection.

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The Equation

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Transitioning to such a system will require US agriculture to reduce its dependency on, and overapplication of, synthetic fertilizers. Over the next few years, UCS will be shining a light on the fertilizer industry and the impact it has on people and the environment. While a majority comes from Morocco, some is mined in Florida.

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The Equation

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Transitioning to such a system will require US agriculture to reduce its dependency on, and overapplication of, synthetic fertilizers. Over the next few years, UCS will be shining a light on the fertilizer industry and the impact it has on people and the environment. While a majority comes from Morocco, some is mined in Florida.

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Agwired

MARCH 5, 2025

The Agricultural Retailers Association and The Fertilizer Institute issued a joint statement regarding the Trump administrations announcement on tariffs on imports of Canadian goods. This information enables farmers to reduce input waste, increase crop yield, and maximize return on investment. Traction Ag Inc. ,

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