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Seed Selection seeds based on climate and soil, sowing techniques

Agric4profits

Seed selection is a critical process in agriculture that significantly impacts crop yield and quality. Choosing the right seeds involves understanding various f

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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. Let’s create a table of processes that are found underneath those categories to keep track of errors that occur.

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Agriculture Supply Chain in Food Processing

Cropin Blog

Increasing disposable incomes in rapidly growing economies, a shift in lifestyles, and various other factors contribute to the demand for quality processed food. As per Market Future Research, the global food processing market is expected to grow at 7.60% CAGR between 2022-30, reaching $134.7 billion.

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Malaysian Delegation Visits Upper Midwest Region to Learn About U.S. Agricultural Surveys

NASDA

A highlight of the trip was a visit to NASDA Iowa Supervisor Connie Merkey’s farm, where the delegates participated in an Objective Yield Survey demonstration. This hands-on experience showed how NASS estimates crop yields and how U.S. farmers contribute data to national yield forecasts.

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

Farmbrite

Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. Crop Health : Drones with imaging capabilities can spot early signs of disease or pest problems, leading to timely, targeted interventions.

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U.N. Report Calls for Climate Tech for Food System Resilience

Food Tank

Examples of adaptation technologies include drought-resistant crop varieties, climate-smart irrigation systems, and agroforestry practices, which help conserve water, protect soils, and improve crop yields under changing conditions.

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Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology

Food Tank

These systems are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with extreme weather events, reducing crop yields, raising food prices and weakening communities resilience. Some habits such as eating ultra-processed foods and beverages (UPFs) or long-distance transport of vegetables, are common but have big consequences.