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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. It is an issue that can impact crop yield, crop quality and input costs. Read More

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Mycorrhizal Fungi Innoculation Improves Crop Yields

ATTRA

The University of Zurich reports that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. “The mycorrhizal fungi act as a kind of protective shield against pathogens in the soil that would weaken the plants.”

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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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Why Vertical Farms are Producing More Nutritious Crops

Agritecture Blog

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.”

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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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Are We Backing the Wrong Bee?

Modern Farmer

Lately, though, the state has tried to increase awareness about the capabilities of wild, native bees to pollinate North Carolina’s crops. Cane told me that for pollinating crops such as squashes, gourds and pumpkins, “It’s clear that native bees are the best.” It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination.

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Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change

Civil Eats

But the crop-free plantings have had another effect, Farquhar explained. Additionally, the diversity of Farquhar’s crops and the chemical-free nature of his farm also attracted and supported small mammals, he said. “We For example, bats are voracious predators of insects that damage crops. And that’s not the only bad news.

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