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Faster is better for Garford’s Robocrop guided hoes

Real Agriculture

It’s bad news for weeds. Travelling at speeds of up to 18 km per hour, Garford says its Robocrop guided hoes will either pull out the pests or cut them down. In this report from Agritechnica 23, host Shaun Haney and Garford’s technical sales and marketing manager Allan Knight discuss how the U.K.-based company uses. Read More It’s bad news for weeds.

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Building Power in Food Systems through Social Cohesion: ‘You Have to Mobilize Together’

Food Tank

During a recent fireside conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Million Belay, General Coordinator for Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa discussed the power of food sovereignty and agroecology. The conversation was co-organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion. Belay notes that there are worrying trends as investors take an interest in the agriculture sector across the African continent.

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Driving Agritech Innovation in British Columbia

Real Agriculture

A new Simon Fraser University-based centre for agriculture technology is aiming to revolutionize agriculture practices in British Columbia. The B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) was established through a government initiative, receiving funding aimed at bolstering economic growth for small and medium-sized agritech companies over the next five years.

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From Awareness to Action: What’s Next for the Fight to End Food Loss and Waste

Food Tank

During a recent panel conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, food systems experts discussed opportunities for food policy and the private sector to address food loss and waste. The conversation was hosted by Food Tank and the Nordic Council of Ministers. According to research from the United Nations, if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind the United States and China.

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Record-warm seas fuel active Atlantic hurricane season

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOAA published their latest monthly and seasonal summary earlier this week. November was tied for the 6th warmest for the US as a whole. It shows that for most of the Southeast, the temperature was close to normal for both November and the September through November period.

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The 10 Best Business Ideas on Agriculture

Agric4profits

Every Investor or Entrepreneur ventures into any business of his/her choice including Agriculture with one thing in mind "To make profit" With that in mind, today we are going to discuss about the top money making business ideas in agricultural sector

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How Fair Trade Empowers Farmers and Promotes Sustainability

Food Tank

During a recent fireside conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Sandra Uwera, Global CEO, Fairtrade International promoted the benefits of creating a safety net for farmers. The conversation was co-organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion. “Challenges of climate adaptation are rife in the market,” Uwera says. Fairtrade International works with farmers to help them adopt sustainable production practices while guaranteeing a fair income for their labor.

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2023 Depreciation Options (AND ISSUES)

Agribusiness Blog

As we enter heat of tax planning season (my favorite time of year), depreciation is always an area of focus as producers decide how much they want their net incomes to be at the end of the year. Since September 2017 we’ve lived in a world where essentially 100% of all farm assets (equipment, trucks farm buildings, grain bins and tile) could be written off in full in the year of acquisition using either bonus depreciation or Section 179 or a combination of the two.

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4 Health Benefits of Garam Masala (Piper nigrum L.)

Agric4profits

Garam masala (Piper nigrum L.), which is pronounced gah-RAHM mah-SAH-lah, is a blend of dried-roasted, ground Indian spices.

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Slow progress toward resolving landowner, DNR issues

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: Despite a rocky finish, the Drainage Task Force served its purpose.

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5 Health Benefits of Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

Agric4profits

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a genus of trees that includes three extant and one alive species of trees.

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Transitioning to Alternative Practices Is ‘No Longer a Choice.’ The Question Is How

Food Tank

During a recent fireside conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Daniela Chiriac of the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) highlighted the importance of connecting investors, agrifood businesses, and researchers. The conversation was co-organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion. CPI is an analysis and advisory organization that focuses on finance and policy.

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Search is on for 77th Alice in Dairyland

Western FarmPress

Applications to apply for the 77th Alice in Dairyland position are due by Jan. 31.

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The Future Is Here: How California’s Farmers Are Adapting to a Changing Climate

Food Tank

During a recent session at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), discussed the ways the climate crisis is affecting the state’s farmers and opportunities to overcome these challenges. The conversation was organized by Food Tank in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Producers Trust, and the Forum for Farmers and Food Security (3FS) at the Sustainable Agriculture of th

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Alberta’s Olds College Builds Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Global Agtech Initiative

Initiative trialing ag-tech for the country’s geographically diverse agriculture sector. The post Alberta’s Olds College Builds Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Dec. 10

Food Tank

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a special newsletter series running daily during COP28. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Today’s the day! It’s Food, Agriculture, and Water day at COP28 in Dubai. Recent setbacks don’t change the fact that today is the most important day for the food system at COP28.

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Youth Engagement: Nature Lab

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

If you work with children and are looking for lesson ideas, The Nature Conservancy has some curricula in their Nature Lab that you might find useful at [link] They include information by age level and cover things like regenerative agriculture, climate change, and sustainable food production.

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Trade Dispute Lingers, But Mexico Is Buying U.S. Corn

Agricultural Economics Insights

A year ago, concerns about Mexico’s upcoming GMO corn ban made our 2022 Year in Review and was mentioned, among other global uncertainties, as a key issue facing U.S. agriculture in 2023. In March, we opened an Ag Forecast Network question to help users size up the uncertainty and benchmark their expectations ( related backgrounder and trade dispute timeline here ).

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Vidalia Onion Growers Benefit from Lack of Tropical System

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Even though the Atlantic basin had an active season this year, we had very little impact in the Southeast other than Hurricanes Idalia and Ophelia. The lack of tropical rain was a benefit to Vidalia onion growers who are growing their seedbeds for next year.

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