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Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

ATTRA

Let’s suppose that a farmer wants to know why he is experiencing low crop yields, and after brainstorming he has determined that five areas are likely causes (Labor, Tools, Materials, Management, and Methodology). Let’s create a table of processes that are found underneath those categories to keep track of errors that occur.

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The Case for Tractor Farming

ATTRA

No-till drills and roller crimpers make cover cropping easier. And the world of precision farming methods, like GPS and sensors, save water, use fewer chemicals, and enhance crop yields with less environmental harm. Barriers Unlike seed packets and wheel hoes, financing tractors costs more than a pretty penny.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA empowers small-scale farmers, fishers, Indigenous peoples, and rural communities across Asia through advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. agricultural policy.

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