Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All told, annual greenhouse gases released from plastic production, landfilling, and incineration total 850 million tons , or 4.5 According to FAO, plastic films such as black mulch and greenhouse covers account for the bulk of annual global use, at more than 8 million tons. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Industrial farming contributes around 11 percent of total US greenhouse gas emissions, not including the transportation of the food. Transportation contributes around 27 percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions. “I

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AGRIVI teams up with ReddAgro, a pioneering Agri-Tech company specializing in delivering precision farming, greenhouse control and automation, and agricultural supply chain management solutions. ReddAgro is renowned for its expertise in bringing cutting-edge technologies to enhance agricultural practices.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Furthermore, biofertilizers play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting climate change mitigation efforts. Improving Crop yields By enhancing nutrient uptake and plant health, biofertilizers ultimately lead to increased crop yields and improved crop quality.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Jordan Macknick from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory—which conducts agrivoltaics research in California—includes solar combined with specialty and commodity crops, solar with livestock, solar with land providing pollinator habitat or ecosystem services, and solar-integrated greenhouses in the list of approaches.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

The CO 2 e is used to standardize emissions from all types of greenhouse gases (e.g., The EPA’s definition of CO 2 e explains another way to look at it: “The number of metric tons of CO 2 e with the same global warming potential as one metric ton of another greenhouse gas.”

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Food Tank

JANUARY 22, 2025

Food and agriculture systems contribute approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study in Nature. Through the Boot Camp, students can learn about the impact that extreme weather events and the climate crisis are having on crop yields and soil health.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

These severe conditions have a tremendous impact on our food system, affecting everything from crop yields to working conditions on farms. Farms Adapt to Climate Change Sorghum—popular among young, BIPOC, and under-resourced farmers—has extra long roots that allow it to withstand drought and sequester greenhouse gasses.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These companies join a number of existing members, which include: Ceres Greenhouse Solutions , CropKing, Inc. Greener Crop , INNO-3B , LettUs Grow , Montel , New Growing System , Priva , Urban Crop Solutions , Tower Farms , FarmRaise , Harvest Returns , Mainvest , and Perl Street. Credit: iFarm.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A forthcoming analysis previewed exclusively by Grist found that, on average, the amount of time considered unsafe to work outside during a typical 9-to-5 workday will increase 8 percent by 2050, assuming greenhouse gas emissions stay on their current trajectory. Led by Naia Ormaza Zulueta, a Ph.D.

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

Sustainability Benefits Biochar contributes to environmental sustainability in several key ways, and is a key component of regenerative agriculture: Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reduction Biochar is highly effective at sequestering carbon due to its stable nature.

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The Equation

APRIL 5, 2023

Additionally, it can reduce crop yields or augment water demands as some plants, like crops, will require more water to survive and produce fruit. Increases in VPD over since the late 90’s have led to increasing forest drought and tree mortality.

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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. What’s more, deforestation is one of the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions in animal agriculture.

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Agwired

JANUARY 10, 2024

solar module installation which features the company’s greenhouse film technology that helps reduce energy use and increase crop yields. In partnership with Swiss tech startup Voltiris, 3M’s film technology is used in solar modules that are installed inside greenhouses designed to manage light.

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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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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields. This is particularly beneficial in arid and semi-arid regions, where water scarcity limits agricultural productivity. By holding moisture in the soil, biochar helps plants withstand drought conditions and pest pressures.

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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. Co-digester Benefits The co-digester produces enough liquid, organic fertilizer to meet 90 percent of the farm’s annual fertilizer needs for its hay, alfalfa, and corn crops. and we see increased crop yields.

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Agritecture Blog

JULY 31, 2023

” The accelerating trend of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), particularly vertical farming and hydroponic greenhouses, has captivated investors, entrepreneurs, and journalists worldwide. “ Are you a technology company or a farming company? ” However, the reality often paints a different picture.

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Agwired

AUGUST 15, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally known as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council) and is seeking nominations for Council membership. Register here.

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Farmbrite

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction to crop irrigation systems Irrigation systems are an important part of growing crops, and they can be crucial when it comes to crop yields. Without proper irrigation, many crops would not be able to grow at all. Drip tape and tubing Drip tape and tubing are used in drip irrigation systems.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Vertical Farms & Greenhouses) Most of us tend to overlook failed businesses, only studying successful businesses to crack the code on what made them successful. When measured and interpreted properly, controlled environment farming operations can use this data to improve yields and processes.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

These practices can help to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and increase crop yields, while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Smallholder farmers can often be at the forefront of sustainable agriculture practices, including regenerative agriculture techniques. Single aspect approach.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

By designing seeds specifically for indoor vertical farms - “entirely through analytics, not gene-editing or GMOs” - this company claims to amplify crop yield, appearance, nutrition, and flavor. . #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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By installing solar panels above croplands or pastures, or by incorporating them into structures such as greenhouses or barns, farmers can produce both food and energy on the same land. These systems use sensors and automation to optimize the growth of crops and the generation of electricity from the solar panels.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Architects can work with experts in agriculture and vertical farming to ensure that their designs are optimized for crop yields, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Overall, incorporating vertical farming into architectural designs is a promising way to enhance sustainability and promote a healthier lifestyle.

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Daily Yonder

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Warm season vegetable starts like peppers and eggplants were still safely in greenhouses, and flowers rounded out his end-of-summer income. “We He says the county had a “steep learning curve” to handle specialty vegetables, as it needs data on typical crop yields to determine pricing. “It

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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.

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World Agri-Tech

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their biodegradable coating allows fertilizer to be slowly released into the soil over time, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and eliminating potential residual material. Over 110 million tonnes of nitrogen fertilizer is applied to crops worldwide every year.

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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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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. Such techniques aim to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Farmers in darker, colder countries like Germany or Denmark have to use a lower density of panels and space them further apart, so as not to rob the crops of the limited available sunlight. Here, energy and crop yields are generally slightly lower than on a piece of land that is used solely for agriculture or solar.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

National Association of Smallholder Farmers (NASFAM) , Malawi NASFAM empowers over 130,000 smallholder farmers to improve crop yields, adapt to climate challenges, and access better markets. Through research, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling, Project Drawdown drives global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 18, 2023

“When farmers and researchers co-learn, they can optimize multipurpose nutritional enriched options, enhance climate resilience, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions,” Snapp tells Food Tank. Sustainable Development Goals , says Sieglinde Snapp, a co-author of the study.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By working with local suppliers and processors, cooperatives can minimize transportation costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Many cooperatives (and farms) are using precision farming tools, such as drones, sensors, and satellite imagery, to optimize their farm resource use and improve crop yields.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

They worried about damage to their farms, to drainage tiles and crop yields. But it also has, cumulatively, released more heat-trapping greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere than any other machine on earth. Some commenters families had been on their land for generations. They promise to transform the US grid system.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels, and expects to supply up to 13 million electric vehicles annually. Severe droughts are one of the factors that have destabilized the global crop market in recent years, translating to higher U.S. grocery store prices.

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