Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing agriculture today, impacting food production, farmer livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 27, 2025

Tree crop production is a vital segment of agriculture, focusing on the cultivation of perennial plants such as fruit trees, nuts, and timber species. These crops yield sustainable outputs over extended periods, which makes them essential for economic stability, environmental sustainability, and food security.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. It is obvious to most of us that food is a human right. But our discussions of food justice need to be grounded—literally—in what experts are calling a right to healthy soils. human rights conference on food justice in Doha, Qatar.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We aim to make African agriculture more resilient, productive, and connected to global markets, Zanders tells Food Tank. UfarmX discovered that by providing drought-resistant seeds, organic fertilizers like rabbit urine, and education on sustainable methods, farmers were able to triple their crop yields and significantly increase revenue.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Malawi’s largest independent smallholder farmers association is working to help producers improve crop yields and adapt to the climate crisis while promoting gender equity. They limit themselves to food for production and because of that, it’s just a vicious cycle. They’re not able to really get out of poverty.”

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In early 2023, I had the opportunity to serve as the reviewer of Chapter 11 (Agriculture, Food Systems, and Rural Communities) of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA 5 ). This creates instability in the cultivation and overall supply and distribution of food, which affects human and environmental health.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This is where data becomes not only invaluable but imperative, helping farmers grow more food while conserving resources; farming smarter, not harder as the saying goes. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. What Kind of Data is Being Used?

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Cropin Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The fertile ground of technological advancement holds the key to meeting the escalating demand for sustainable and efficient food management practices. Crop yield prediction is the cornerstone of food value chain management and, therefore, critical for the agri-industry at large. Accurate yield predictions enable:

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

But how will climate change impact long-term agricultural production, and how can we adapt to changes to ensure water security and food supply for future generations? There is a need for innovation in water management for sustained food and water security Guests: Ivo Zuition Gonçalves, Ph.D,

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Food Tank

AUGUST 18, 2023

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. As Food Tank President, I get to meet really cool people. Participatory research is important, it’s more effective at addressing inequality in food—and it’s not utilized nearly enough. Folks like Dr. Ankita Raturi.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 23, 2023

Beyond just improving crop yields and reducing input costs, farms can monitor their fields from across the world. The more tech used, the more opportunities for cyberattacks that could jeopardize the food supply chain. The post Opinion: Cyberattacks Could Put Our Food Supply at Risk.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

The pipe leads to a food waste collection tank and, after securing the hose, Page twists open a valve and begins pumping 2,000 gallons of spent cooking oil into the tank. PFAS contamination in food waste getting spread on farm fields is a potential concern. “It and we see increased crop yields.

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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The climate crisis is not a standalone crisis,” Duko Hopman, a partner at McKinsey and co-author of the report, tells Food Tank. McKinsey researchers conclude that food systems actors have an enormous role to play in bringing civilization back within planetary bounds. The report analyzes six planetary boundaries.

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Cropin Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Increasing disposable incomes in rapidly growing economies, a shift in lifestyles, and various other factors contribute to the demand for quality processed food. As per Market Future Research, the global food processing market is expected to grow at 7.60% CAGR between 2022-30, reaching $134.7 billion.

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Cropin Blog

MAY 31, 2024

In an era marked by unpredictable weather patterns and climate shifts, agriculture and food supply chains face unprecedented challenges. This volatility pressures supply chain planning, demanding better and earlier insights into crop yields and quality.

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Cropin Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Understanding population growth in relation to food production is significant for sustainable development in the 21st century. billion in 2050, and demand for food is projected to reach 3 billion tonnes by 2050. Overall food production is expected to increase by approximately 70% between 2007 and 2050.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A highlight of the trip was a visit to NASDA Iowa Supervisor Connie Merkey’s farm, where the delegates participated in an Objective Yield Survey demonstration. This hands-on experience showed how NASS estimates crop yields and how U.S. farmers contribute data to national yield forecasts. territories.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Pollinators in agriculture are crucial for enhancing crop yields and ensuring food security. Approximately 75% of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of glob

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Food Tank

JANUARY 22, 2025

Technical tracks offered include Regenerative Agriculture and Food & Ecosystems. These topics were selected for their potential impact on the climate and the importance of understanding these topics for those trying to change the system, Michael Linn, Co-Chair of the Climate Boot Camp, tells Food Tank.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 28, 2024

Rutgers University-New Brunswick published results of a study in which a multinational team of scientists analyzed bee visits and crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on six continents. The analysis revealed that one-third to two-thirds of farms have fields not performing up to their potential due to pollinator limitation.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Irrigated agriculture plays a key role in food production. With the growing population, the need for food production will be higher, as well as the need for a lot more water. However, agriculture, as it is practiced today, is responsible for 70% of all freshwater withdrawals in the world , according to FAO.

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Agwired

MARCH 26, 2024

This move would facilitate state regulation under The Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO), ensuring a standardized approach and recognition of biostimulants. Lyndon steps into this role during an incredibly exciting time for biostimulants.

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Agwired

JANUARY 30, 2025

Americas Cultivation Corridor released the results from a new survey commissioned to identify perceptions of Iowas food and agriculture industry. The results show Iowa is recognized for its food and agriculture leadership and momentum as well as, or even more so, by those living outside the state. states and in 13 countries.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Importing expensive chemical fertilizer, insisting on farming practices unsuited for local conditions, and prioritizing crop yield to maximize profit are some of the blanket agricultural prescriptions that have created unintended and lasting challenges. Food and Agriculture Organization. Become a member today by clicking here.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 29, 2025

So, as AI technologies advance, what impacts will they have on agri-food value chains? Impact: Driving Innovation in Agri-Food Value Chains with AI Variables including unpredictable weather, pest and disease, soil health, input costs, and commodity prices all impact farmers decision-making. January 29, 2025.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

However, with the increasing global population and the need to meet food demand, finding ways to grow crops in arid regions has become a pressing concern. Sandponics, also referred to as IAVS (Integrated Aqua Vegeculture System), is an approach to agriculture that could provide a solution to food insecurity in desert regions.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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CABI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Cocoyam species are a staple crop in Ghana that hold significant importance for food security, particularly in times of famine and natural disasters. Cocoyam production also faces additional challenges which affect crop yields… The post Pests and diseases: cocoyam production in Ghana appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 7, 2025

Increase Yields More diverse rotations can boost crop yields and resilience. While this crop rotation provides some diversity, what if growers added other crops into these rotations? Prevent the Buildup of Disease and Pests Rotating crops helps control diseases that survive on plant tissue.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After years of philanthropic support for fisheries, water, and education, members of his generation (along with some of their elders) are not only accelerating that environmental focus, they’re applying it to food and agriculture in new ways. Then there’s the Walmart Foundation, which last year gave the Nature Conservancy $1.5

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. Siewicki started Vital Mission Farm with the hopes of helping to create a more sustainable food industry. Industrial farming contributes around 11 percent of total US greenhouse gas emissions, not including the transportation of the food.

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CABI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The CABI-led PlantwisePlus programme has been supporting smallholder farmers in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, with training on better banana agronomy which can help them increase their livelihoods, crop yields and food security.

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Cropin Blog

JULY 4, 2023

The topic of our conversation was "Connecting the field to the business: Maximizing crop yields and profitability with farm digitization." This insightful dialogue shed light on the transformative potential of digitalization in shaping the future of global agriculture and the food system in the 21st century.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Crop yields never return to previous rates, and there is only so much farmland owners can do to rid the salt before another hurricane comes along. She explains that, particularly in states that are responsible for producing large amounts of a staple crop, flooding can result in supply chain collapses.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its also why our stomachs employ an acid with a pH of 2 to dissolve and break down the food we eat. First, microbes excrete acids after they consume food. Sugary foods fuel microbial activity and result in more acid production, which is why candy does what it does to teeth. This occurs for a couple reasons.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2025

I want to produce even more food to feed my community. I want to grow crops that are calorie- and nutrient-dense, and store well, like beans, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and dent cornbut these require a lot of land. No-till drills and roller crimpers make cover cropping easier. Food Policy, 102039. and Lewin, P.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 28, 2025

Map My Crop s 360 degree imagery agro-suite enables agribusiness and farmers to gain data-driven insights for optimal crop management.8 Platypus transforms the pest control industry with a unique material, providing economical, effective, and sustainable solutions across the agri-food supply chain.

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