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UK agritech company Hectare raises US$20m in Series A funding

Food and Farming Technology

UK agritech company Hectare connects critical parts of the food supply chain through digital services like SellMyLivestock and Graindex. The company has now raised US$20m (£16.

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An Ancient Grain Made New Again: How Sorghum Could Help U.S. Farms Adapt to Climate Change

Agritecture Blog

A USDA scientist examines sorghum plants. Credit: Peggy Greb. Editor’s Note: Sorghum is not a well-known crop in the states, but this drought-tolerant crop could be a farm-saving plant in regions like the American Great Plains. In the States, Sorghum is currently used mainly for creating biofuels and feeding livestock, but incorporating it into the American diet could have a long-lasting positive impact on our environment.

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Discard old pesticides at free collection events

Todays Farmer Magazine

Hazardous waste contractors unload discarded pesticides during a previous Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ collection event at MFA Agri Services in Montgomery City. Four dates are scheduled from March through September this year for farmers and homeowners to clean out old chemicals and dispose of them properly. When you’re thinking about spring cleaning this year, don’t forget about those old, unwanted or leftover pes­ticide products sitting in your barn, shed, garage or home.

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The Top 10 Careers in Agriculture

Farmbrite

Agriculture is one of the most important industries in the world. It provides us with food, clothing and shelter. It’s no surprise that the industry is growing and supplying the job force with many different types of careers. While farming may be your first thought when it comes to agricultural jobs, there are actually hundreds of different specialties and niches within the industry, from scientists to economists and more.

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UK agritech company Hectare raises US$20m in Series A funding

Food and Farming Technology

UK agritech company Hectare connects critical parts of the food supply chain through digital services like SellMyLivestock and Graindex. The company has now raised US$20m (£16.

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Right-to-Repair Challenges Continue

The Farmers Daughter USA

Despite John Deere signing a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation, it appears the right-to-repair issue isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the pressure is only increasing. And that’s likely something John Deere thought it could avoid by signing the MOU. Remember, the MOU contains a provision that would allow John Deere to withdraw from the agreement if any AFBF member (and there’s a lot of them!

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Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of Field Cultivation

Agritecture Blog

Editor’s Note: This blog post is a continuation of a previous article authored by Djavid , our Director of Consulting here at Agritecture. In 2021, Djavid wrote the original article, “How to Caluclate Your Farm’s Carbon Footprint.” Since then, technology in the field continues to advance and reimagine our food systems. Explore Djavid’s updated guide to carbon footprint calculation, and feel free to reach out to Agritecture for more information on how to create a more sustainable and climate-resi

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New John Deere G5 Display Family & JDLink M Modem

Food and Farming Technology

John Deere is future-proofing its Precision Ag Technology with a series of updates. Important new components are the brand-new John Deere G5 display family and the new JDLink™ M modem.

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Microgreens 101

Farmbrite

Getting Started With Microgreens on Your Farm Microgreens are popular in home gardening, farming, and for chefs worldwide. People have been drawn to them for beauty, flavor, health benefits, and commercial purposes. Also, they are quick food crops and ideal if you have limited space. With so many advantages they are definitely a crop to take a look second look at for your farm.

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AmplifiedAg Leaves Their Mark on the Sector: Scaling Container Farms with SaaS

Agritecture Blog

Editor’s Note: Agritecture’s Founder and CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith , (HGS), spoke with Don Taylor, (DT), CEO of AmplifiedAg , about his experience in the CEA sector. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Transcribed and edited by: Sarah Jordan February 28, 2023 HGS: Can you tell us about the founding story of AmplifiedAg? Specifically, how did you come up with the idea to begin the company?

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LEGO Responds to My Inquiry…Again

The Farmers Daughter USA

Earlier this year I shared my exchange with LEGO company about an organic garden set it will debut this spring. (You can read the details here.) I originally sent a nice email explaining to the company why I was disappointed with the way they named the new set, while affirming that it’s important for children to learn where their food comes from.

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New John Deere G5 Display Family & JDLink M Modem

Food and Farming Technology

John Deere is future-proofing its Precision Ag Technology with a series of updates. Important new components are the brand-new John Deere G5 display family and the new JDLink™ M modem.

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Ag Day turns 50

Todays Farmer Magazine

As the official start of spring approaches on March 21 , so does the 50th anniversary of National Agriculture Day, which will also be celebrated that day. The theme for the 2023 event is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” The first Ag Day celebration was organized in 1973 by the Agriculture Council of America, a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community.

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FarmQA Feature Update March 2023

Farm QA

No time for small talk. We've got five big features to share, so let's dive in!

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Soy & Soil Erosion

The Farmers Daughter USA

Source: U.S. Sustainability Alliance The post Soy & Soil Erosion appeared first on The Farmer's Daughter USA.

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Topcon Agriculture launches Transplanting Control for specialty farmers

Food and Farming Technology

Typically agritech innovations address the needs of those growing in large scale conventional agriculture.

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Topcon Agriculture launches Transplanting Control for specialty farmers

Food and Farming Technology

Typically agritech innovations address the needs of those growing in large scale conventional agriculture.