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Be drift aware: new campaign pushes for safe spraying

Real Agriculture

Several organizations have come together to offer farmers in Ontario support in reducing the risk of off-target pesticide application through the Be Drift Aware campaign. Drift is the unintentional aerial movement of plant protection products away from the intended target. Read More

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CropLife argues case for plant protection products

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A new report calls for a rethink of “overly restrictive” regulation of plant protection products (PPPs) inherited from the EU amid a warning that higher crop yields critical to UK food security won’t be achieved without synthetic pesticides.

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Pesticide Rotation: A Must for Effective Pest Management

Cropaia

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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Are We Backing the Wrong Bee?

Modern Farmer

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. They need space where pesticide use is low enough that they can successfully reproduce and become (or remain) locally established.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Pile Burning for Biochar Production

Caff

In this blog post, I’ll share insights and lessons learned from a workshop I attended regarding the practice of pile burning for biochar production, and also introduce the benefits and limitations of biochar use. This is particularly beneficial in arid and semi-arid regions, where water scarcity limits agricultural productivity.