Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They’re actively managed in hives and are considered domestic livestock. Is there an alternative to the expense or time investment in honey bee pollination for a farmer growing pollinator-dependent crops? It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination. I’ve seen this in my own fruit orchard.

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Crop Yield Yield Crop Pesticide 138

Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If we lose our livestock, we lose our culture, our dignity, said Rabari. The conditions impacted crop yields, livestock, the transportation of goods, and the larger supply chain. Other pastoralists are nomadic, walking at least 10 miles a day herding cattle from region to region in the hunt for pastureland.

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Agriculture Agriculture Food Harvester 75

Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Agrivoltaics work best with crops that don’t grow too high, that are picked by hand, and that benefit from the shade the panels provide. In these hot arid environments, that partial shade from the solar panels can really have a beneficial effect on crop yields as well as reducing water demands.”

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Agriculture Agriculture Construction Farming 52