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Don’t pin crop pricing hopes on a weather rally, says The Cow Guy

Real Agriculture

Concerns about drought stress in the U.S. wheat growing area may have bumped the slumping wheat market higher for a day or two, but farmers deciding when to sell both old and new crop need to look at the bigger picture, including the overall economic slowdown, global crop production, and higher interest rates, says the. Read More Concerns about drought stress in the U.S. wheat growing area may have bumped the slumping wheat market higher for a day or two, but farmers deciding when to sell both o

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Nibbles: Ancient grains, Small millets, Wheat, Kelp genebank, Mongolian breeds, Pumpkin seeds, Bioversity & CIAT, Tree history, Cool maps, Business & biodiversity

Agricultural Biodiversity

Make Me Care About… ancient grains. Not enough? Here’s more. Wait, does wheat count? Make Me Care About… kelp. Make Me Care About… rare livestock breeds. In Mongolia. Jeremy unavailable for comment. Make Me Care About… pumpkins. Make Me Care About… Bioversity International …and its Alliance with CIAT. Make Me Care About… old writing about trees.

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How a Data and AI Revolution is Helping Africa’s Farmers Build Resilience and Productivity Through More Accurate Predictions

Farming First

The emerging technology revolution is helping Africa's farmers build resilience through innovative crop production predictions. The post How a Data and AI Revolution is Helping Africa’s Farmers Build Resilience and Productivity Through More Accurate Predictions appeared first on Farming First.

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£76.6m funding boost to world-leading research at John Innes Centre

Agri-tech

The John Innes Centre today welcomes a major funding investment in its world-leading research and innovation programmes. The funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UKRI, is part of a £163.9m award made to three institutes based at Norwich Research Park, with Quadram Institute Bioscience receiving £55.9m and Earlham Institute £31.4m.

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RealAg Radio, May 26: Bunge-Viterra, broken government, and beef access into Taiwan

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute for our Friday RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: Ford’s reversal on AM radio; The threat of African swine fever; Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Are rare breeds important for the conservation of genetic diversity?

Agricultural Biodiversity

Today is the International Day of Biological Diversity. As it happens, Eat This Podcast today published an episode that raises a question I have seldom seen given any serious discussion. Are rare breeds important for the conservation of genetic diversity? Like all headline questions, the answer is probably “No” Let me explain. A very common justification for preserving rare breeds is that they are reservoirs of valuable genetic diversity.

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Challenges and Innovations Driving the CEA Sector in GCC and MENA

Agritecture Blog

Credit: Mojan Farms. Written by: Niko Simos May 26, 2023 Climate change presents a significant threat to global water and food security. The MENA region is experiencing higher temperatures, more severe droughts, and increased occurrences of extreme weather events with greater intensity and frequency. Among the 17 MENA countries affected by water risks , 12 are currently grappling with high water stress levels, including the UAE.

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U.S. Meat Export Federation says there are many questions still to be answered regarding Prop 12

Real Agriculture

With California on an aggressive timeline to implement the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative — more commonly known as Prop 12 — requirements by July 1, 2023 the United States pork industry is still reeling with questions regarding the details of verification, logistics, and supply. Last week, we heard from the Canadian Pork Council on concerns.

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New Technologies Designed to Assist Farmers with Soil Health and Crop Management

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has received $25 million to assist Colorado farmers and ranchers with cropland management and soil health and has partnered with conservation districts to launch the Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) program. The STAR program aims to promote farmer- and rancher-led climate change solutions through the adoption of new farming techniques and the purchase of modern technology, such as wireless fencing systems for grazing, soil moistur

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The Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research Act is here!

Organic Farming Research

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) delivered to the leadership of House Agriculture Committees a letter in support of the Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) Act. OFRF and the undersigned believe this bill represents significant investments into answering research questions that organic producers continue to grapple with. The post The Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research Act is here!

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How To Use Data For Farm Risk Management

Farmbrite

An Introduction to Using Data For Farm Risk Management Farming is a risky business. From weather patterns to market fluctuations, there are many factors that can impact a farmer's bottom line. However, with the help of data, farmers can better manage these risks and make informed decisions to protect their operations. Data collection methods vary depending on what type of data you need or want to collect.

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AGCO, Kubota join Deere, CNH in signing right-to-repair MOUs

Real Agriculture

Two more major agricultural equipment manufacturers have signed memoranda of understanding regarding farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says AGCO and Kubota have each signed MOUs that were negotiated independently but are similar to agreements previously reached with John Deere and CNH Industrial.

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What are the economic and environmental effects of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme?

OECD: Environment

By Daniel Nachtigall, OECD Environment Directorate and Antoine Dechezleprêtre, OECD Directorate for Science Technology and Innovation The European Union (EU) put forward an ambitious climate mitigation target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. How will the EU deliver? Carbon pricing – through the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) – is expected to deliver a large part of the emissions reductions.

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The Role of Data to enhance Crop Protection

Cropin Blog

Two new catchphrases that are extremely popular in the business community today are “data is the new gold” or “data is the new oil.” They highlight the importance and value of data for businesses. However, unlike gold or oil, the supplies of which are limited, massive amounts of data are generated by business operations across industries, and it is growing exponentially.

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Introducing Sweet Season Farm: Our New Farmers at Luzum Farm

SILT

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Ethan and Carly Zierke, the newest farmers to join the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT) family. Together, they are the co-owners of Sweet Season Farm, and they bring their passion for organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices to their new farm. They are the newest tenants of Luzum Heritage Farm.

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RealAg Radio, May 23: Seeding depth, crop emergent, and impact from wildfire smoke

Real Agriculture

Welcome to this Agronomic Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! You’ll hear from Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, on a number of topics including: wildfire smoke impact on newly planted crops, crop emergent, and sulphur deficiency. As well as an audio clip from a recent Canola School with Rob MacDonald of BASF on the. Read More Welcome to this Agronomic Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio!

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AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact

Agritech NZ

Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan. We’re delighted to see the Government recognise the importance of the agritech industry and its impact on both domestic production and systems export.

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How UA Sets the Stage for Your Success

UnderstandingAg

Proverb: “ If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” As the world’s leading regenerative agriculture consulting company, Understanding Ag has the knowledge and experience to move producers successfully along the regenerative path and, most importantly, provide them with the skills and knowledge to keep them on that path after consultation services are completed.

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Four Priorities for Gender-Responsive Agricultural Policies

Farming First

Four key priorities for food systems' policy to better support women in Africa as the continent contends with the impacts of climate change and conflict. The post Four Priorities for Gender-Responsive Agricultural Policies appeared first on Farming First.

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RealAg on the Weekend, May 20: Reflecting on the BSE crisis

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, based at Eastend, to reflect when she was working at Canfax during the BSE crisis. We will also hear a clip from an episode of RealAg Radio with rancher Tim. Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!

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Professor Dame Caroline Dean awarded Mendel Medal

Agri-tech

Professor Dame Caroline Dean has been named by the Genetics Society as the recipient of the Mendel Medal for 2023. Professor Dean will receive the award on November 7 at the Genetics Society’s scientific meeting in Newcastle, titled “Genetics of future food production and the green revolution 2.0.” The award is named after Gregor Mendel (1822-84) whose experiments on heredity in peas laid the.

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Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget

Agritech NZ

New Zealand, 23 May 2023: The recent New Zealand Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector says AgriTechNZ Chief Executive Brendan O’Connell. “Technology is both the solution to threats on growing food in Aotearoa New Zealand and the answer to injecting greater impetus into the New Zealand economy.

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Tackling Ash Dieback Disease with agri-tech

AgriEpiCenter

Ash Dieback Disease (ADD) is a destructive disease of Ash trees, especially England’s native Ash species, that threatens forestry productivity and biodiversity in the UK. ADD was first detected in […] The post Tackling Ash Dieback Disease with agri-tech appeared first on Agri-EPI Centre.

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Join Netled at Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit in New York in June

Netled

Netled will be exhibiting at Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit 2023 in New York City on June 29-30. Netled COO, Niko Kurumaa, will be speaking on the panel for Opening Plenary // Future Global Hotspots for High-Tech Indoor Farming. You’ll find Netled at booth #6.

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As climate change erodes land and health, one Louisiana tribe fights back

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact Print circulation 14,000. Harvard Public Health Magazine Devon Parfait steers his truck into the parking lot of what used to be a firehouse on Shrimpers Row in Dulac, Louisiana. He tries to get his bearings in a landscape both familiar and strange. He spies a bayou down a side street, so we walk in that direction, searching for traces of the home his family fled as Hurricane Rita barreled in.

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Agritech industry gets $29.9m horticulture injection!

Agritech NZ

Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan. Its goal: to grow the size and impact of agritech businesses in and from New Zealand. The initiative aims to ensure companies can collaborate and provide services and support to growers and the sector here in New Zealand, as well as finding global opportunities t

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Is Farmland Cooling?

Agricultural Economics Insights

While “red hot” would easily describe the farmland market a year ago, today’s market is more nuanced. In a few instances, I’ve seen and heard the word “cooling” used to describe the current farmland market. In this week’s post, we review the latest data and think critically about the current situation. Recent Farmland Market Data In his recent AEI Premium article ( here ), Randy Dickhut summarized the recent farmland market data.

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5 Best Nutritional Facts About Carrot

Kavya Organic Farm

Best Nutritional Facts About Carrot The amount of fat and protein that can be found in carrots is extremely low, but they are an excellent source of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that your body needs. Carrots have a water content that ranges from 86% to 95%, and the carbohydrate content of the portion that can be eaten is approximately 10%.

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Planting Density: Maximizing Crop Yield and Quality

Cropaia

Planting density is a crucial factor in agriculture that significantly influences crop yield and quality. It refers to the number of plants per unit area of land, typically measured in plants per acre or hectare. Determining the optimal planting density involves considering various factors, such as plant size and growth habit, soil fertility, water and nutrient availability, and climate and weather conditions.

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Sustainable agriculture practices with agtech

Cropin Blog

Agriculture is the world's largest industry and an estimated 1.1 billion people are engaged in agriculture globally. The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in a country’s economic growth. Most developing countries rely on agriculture for food to meet the consumption needs of their people. Agriculture also provides labor and capital for industrial growth.

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5 revealing reasons why you should be using protein tubs

West Texas Livestock

Protein tubs have been gaining popularity here lately with producers of all sizes. People who use them like the convenience of having a supplement designed to be self-fed in the pasture. They can deliver supplemented nutrients that do not require extra labor. In an ideal world, cattle would get all their nutrition from the forages […] The post 5 revealing reasons why you should be using protein tubs appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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4 Best Organic Farming Companies In India

Kavya Organic Farm

Best organic farming companies in India:- Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd | Organic Farming Companies It is one of India’s top ten agriculture companies. It is a market leader in the Indian tea industry. Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd is the newly formed entity as a result of Tata Tea’s divestiture of its plantation business in East/North India.

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Agritech gets $29.9million in budget

Agritech NZ

The post Agritech gets $29.9million in budget appeared first on AgriTech New Zealand.

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Phans Feeding Families

Philabundance

The post Phans Feeding Families appeared first on Philabundance.

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Soybean School: Targeting two million nodes per acre

Real Agriculture

A soybean plant’s yield potential is closely linked to the number of nodes — the part where a leaf is attached to the stem — it develops prior to flowering and forming pods. Two million nodes per acre is a recommended target, explains Jason Voogt, independent agronomist and owner of Field 2 Field Agronomy in. Read More A soybean plant’s yield potential is closely linked to the number of nodes — the part where a leaf is attached to the stem — it develops prior to flowering and forming

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The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Farms are Bridging Agriculture Systems

Agritecture Blog

Credit: Sky Greens Farm. Written by: Dorothy Braun May 23, 2022 Hybrid farms offer a sustainable and innovative approach to agriculture that can help meet the growing demand for food while reducing the environmental impact of farming. By combining multiple growing techniques, farmers can reap greater environmental, economic, and social benefits than through any one solution alone.

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A police killing on the packing line

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact 6.4 million pageviews per month The New Republic David Alvarez couldn’t stop shivering. As he pulled out of the parking lot at the Seaboard Foods pork processing plant outside of Guymon, Oklahoma, and accelerated down Route 54, it was just after 7:30 on the morning of January 10, the temperature still around freezing.