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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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. ZipGrow ZipGrow Inc. ZipGrow Inc.

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Vertical Farming Technology Greenhouse Cultivation 52

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. Roughly three-quarters of the 38,000 tons of waste digested by the system annually comes from area food manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery stores. and we see increased crop yields.

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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. Total sales of Ag tractors dropped 14.1

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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. These companies shoulder less risk, as the system manufacturers bear the development costs.

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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. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta.

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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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