Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years. This funding, effective Aug.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Photo courtesy of Chris Rauch) Rauch is one of many farmers taking a chance on a new process called Enhanced Rock Weathering, or ERW. Farmers are constantly harangued about the latest ‘hot topic,’ he says, from sedimentation and erosion to pesticides, nutrient loading in waterways and declining irrigation aquifers.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. Over the past 30 years, one reason that model has come to dominate the food system is the unprecedented demands of a company like no other: Walmart.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. These technologies may also be able to help smallholder farmers to identify and apply best practices, which can help to improve the sustainability of their operations and increase their yields. Single aspect approach. Lack of farmer involvement.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Founded in 2017, Stacked Farm bills itself as being able to produce fresh fruit and vegetables year-round, using less water than traditional farming and without the need for pesticides. This research and development initiative is crucial, as climatic events have severely impacted crop yields across New Zealand.

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Farmbrite

MAY 9, 2023

Sources of farming losses Production losses Farming is a biological process that is affected by weather, pest, and diseases. Low rainfall or drought will cause low yields, and heavy rain will damage or wipe out your crops. Also, an outbreak of pests or conditions will affect the result of the crops negatively.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 28, 2025

AgPlenus is a pesticide discovery company implementing cutting-edge AI and deep-learning to discover novel sustainable crop protection solutions. Axelerators enables rapid prototyping, testing, development and registration of novel crop protection, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and soil regeneration products.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some of the key takeaways I gleaned from my review of Chapter 11 of NCA 5 : “Weather whiplash” is already hurting US agriculture Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves, along with altered precipitation patterns, have affected agriculture by negatively impacting productivity, and made crop yields much less predictable.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Each member typically has an equal say in the decision-making process, regardless of the size of their operation. When farmers pool their resources, they can invest in local infrastructure, such as processing facilities, distribution networks, equipment, and storage units. One issue is member engagement and participation.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While the agrichemical industry claims farmers “carefully select the right pesticide for each pest and crop at issue” and “only use pesticides as a last resort,” when it comes to neonics, that is false in most cases. Chart showing the rise in the use of neonicotinoid pesticides between 1995 and 2011. This is true.

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