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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. Modern farmers use technology and data analysis to make better choices about their day-to-day operations. Farmers are more and more using technology to bridge the gap between traditional agricultural practices and modern innovation.

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Brainfood: CGIAR impacts, Alternative ag, Landscape simplicity, Biocultural diversity, PPP, Bioversity & food security, Landrace legislation, Coffee ABS, Useful plants

Agricultural Biodiversity

The economic impact of CGIAR-related crop technologies on agricultural productivity in developing countries, 1961–2020. Effects of landscape simplicity on crop yield: A reanalysis of a global database. Biocultural diversity and crop improvement. Less intensive practices generally enhance biodiversity.

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Technology Helps Improving Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture

AGRIVI

In scenarios where water resources are limited, this technology becomes invaluable.

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UfarmX Offers Data-Driven Support for Small Farmers in Africa

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. This model allows us to overcome both technological and trust barriers, Zanders explains.

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Striking a Balance: Are You a Technology Company or a Farming Company?

Agritecture Blog

To develop a farm or to develop a technology, that is the question. If you're exploring the intricacies of investing in, or developing this innovative method of agriculture, I hope to provide you with some insight into how these pioneering farms navigate the integration and innovation of technology.

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Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

ATTRA

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. If we strategically focus on improving processes in the highest two categories, we could potentially reduce the causes of low crop yield by 72% on this farm.

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Navigating the Harvest: The Grain Trader’s Modern Guide to Success

DTN

As harvest season approaches, grain traders face unique challenges. Traders with a greater understanding of agronomic factors are better equipped to anticipate how crop conditions, weather patterns, and other variables are likely to impact supply and/or demand.

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