Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

We often hear about vertical farms using water sustainably, 95% less than traditional open field harvesting, to provide superior tasting crops. The key here is the freshness of the crops. This time saved in travel is also nutritional value preserved in the crops. These do not impact CEA growers in the same way, if at all.”

Vertical Farming 52

Vertical Farming Crop Farming Farming 52

DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring a farm’s carbon footprint is not as simple as saying, “Cover crops were used, so that grain’s sustainably grown.” Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia.

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Farming Farming Crop Rotation Grain 98

Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

These severe conditions have a tremendous impact on our food system, affecting everything from crop yields to working conditions on farms. Farms Adapt to Climate Change Sorghum—popular among young, BIPOC, and under-resourced farmers—has extra long roots that allow it to withstand drought and sequester greenhouse gasses.

Food 92

Food Seeding Crop Farming 92

Caff

JULY 28, 2024

Pollutant Binding: Biochar acts like a sponge in soil due to the relatively high surface area which is useful for capturing very small particulates, making it great at trapping heavy metals, pesticides, and organic pollutants. Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields.

Production 52

Production Crop Yield Fertilizer Yield 52

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last year, the foundation supported the production of a report on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture , which played a significant role in the national conversation around regenerative agriculture. Rosmann’s 700-acre organic operation is an anomaly in the region. That is just absolutely unheard of,” he says.

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Supply Chain Food Agriculture Agriculture 124

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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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Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 121

Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Without access to financial resources, it can be difficult for smallholder farmers to invest in the equipment and inputs they need to grow crops and raise livestock. They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. One of the key challenges faced by smallholder farmers is lack of access to credit.

Beverage 52

Beverage Supply Chain Technology Yield 52