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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

Consider Lukas Walton, Tom’s cousin, who is using a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in organic chicken, grass-fed dairy, plant-based supply chains, and ag-tech, while supporting food access and fisheries innovations with his philanthropy. If Walmart does that, it goes against every grain of their corporate culture.”

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Mitigation requires slashing production and consumption, he adds, and increasing recycling and reuse all along the supply chain. Meanwhile, 98 percent of disposables are made from “virgin” feedstock, driving renewed growth for fossil fuel companies that supply the raw material. percent of global emissions.

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AGRIVI Partners Up with ReddAgro AgTech Company to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology to Agriculture Companies in the Middle East

AGRIVI

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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Meet the Poultry Farmer Teaching Others How to Make Regenerative Farming Add Up

Modern Farmer

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 Siewicki incorporates all of these hard-learned lessons into his teaching and coaching.

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The Night Shift

Modern Farmer

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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California’s Thirsty Future: The Role of Vapor Pressure Deficit in Our Changing Climate and Drought

The Equation

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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Supporting Smallholder Farmers – What Works and What Doesn’t

Cropaia

This platform not only helps farmers make informed decisions, but it also connects smallholder farmers with stakeholders, helping to build resilience in the supply chain. These practices can help to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and increase crop yields, while minimizing negative environmental impacts.