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Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of Field Cultivation

Agritecture Blog

While it is true that much of the equipment that field farmers use on a daily basis is petroleum based and produces carbon dioxide in the neighborhood of 22 lbs of CO2 per gallon of fuel burned, it must be considered that this equipment is often serving hundreds, if not thousands, of cultivation acres. of the American Farmland Trust.

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From Seed to Grain: How to Grow Wheat for Optimal Yields

Cropaia

To ensure a successful wheat production and maximize yields, it is crucial to implement best practices in wheat management throughout the growing season. This article will guide you through the key aspects of wheat management, including planting, fertilizing, irrigating, harvesting, and crop rotation.

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The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea

ATTRA

The journey of tea from seed to cup involves harvesting, withering, rolling, oxidizing, and drying. As interest in locally sourced and sustainably grown products continues, tea cultivation in the Gulf South could become an exciting new venture for farmers and tea lovers alike. Cultivation Techniques Are you excited to grow some tea?

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EarthDaily Agro on Renewable Fuel Alternatives

World Agri-Tech

Meet camelina, an oilseed crop harvested today primarily across Europe and North America. When harvested effectively, camelina can produce more than 80 gallons of biofuel per acre. The technology also increases the appeal of camelina adoption by supporting a strong, financially rewarding harvest for growers.

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3 Singapore-Based Companies Utilizing Controlled Environment Agriculture to Increase Local Food Supply

Agritecture Blog

By maximizing its limited land resources and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Singapore is harnessing the potential of controlled environment agriculture to cultivate a sustainable and self-sufficient future. Howe emphasizes the advantages of consuming fresh, locally-grown produce, as many vital nutrients diminish shortly after harvest.

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Investing in Controlled Environment Agriculture with Confidence

Agritecture Blog

Cultivation Technology Cultivation technology lies at the center of many strategies and modern CEAs. When reviewing a CEA operation, we ask the questions: “What is the cultivation system being used? Companies developing these novel cultivation systems are typically motivated by lowering their CapEx.

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Greens as a Secondary Income from your Cash Crop Plants

ATTRA

Yet, we tend to restrict ourselves to greens cultivated primarily for their leaves, leaving them susceptible to bolting in high temperatures or losing leaves to disease. But did you know that our gardens have delectable green vegetables available for harvesting and consumption while we wait for the fruits to grow.