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The Rise of Agricultural Technology and Renewable Energy 

Trimble Agriculture

Do the benefits of agricultural technology outweigh the cost? To meet the rising demand, farmers are increasingly adopting innovative ag technologies and renewable energy solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability. farmland as a way to diversify and increase revenue streams.

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The politics of PFAS

Food Politics

But I sure noticed this one in the New York Times: Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Consumer Reports detects PFAS in some milk The politics: from Civil Eats: Why Are Pesticide Companies Fighting State Laws to AddressPFAS? RISE also deploys a grassroots network of individuals who work in and with pesticide companiese.g.,

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From Symptoms to Solutions: Addressing the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Degradation – Part 1

UnderstandingAg

Poor water quality has been a persistent challenge in agriculture, particularly due to sediment and nutrient loss from farmland. We already do this for pesticide and manure applicators. Pesticides are damaging soil, plant, animal, and human health and will need to be phased out over time.

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Op-Ed: Biologicals 2.0: Why Genetically Engineered Soil Microbes Are Concerning

Food Tank

On a summer day in downtown Salinas, California, a group of farmers, biotechnology start-ups and pesticide corporations gathered to talk about the benefits of biology. While the realm of pesticides and fertilizers has been dominated by chemistry for the past eight decades, it seems like biology may soon have its day.

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Vertical Farming: Unearthing the Promise and Challenges of Agricultural Innovation

Agritecture Blog

More crops, longer shelf life, no pesticides, fewer bacteria, less land, 99% less water, climate independent. market readiness, regulatory environments, technological complexity, and the willingness of industries to embrace change) and conventional agriculture has gotten a 12,000-year head start on the learning curve. to 01.01.22.

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Are environmentalists barking up the wrong tree when it comes to land use?

Sustainable Food Trust

Last year we produced an acre of carrots for schools in West Wales, using no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Im looking forward to a world where we can accurately measure and improve the climate, nature and social impacts of truly regenerative farming using the very best and most up-to-date technology. Let me give an example.

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How Digital Farming is Redefining Risk Management

Cropaia

In recent years, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a powerful tool for mitigating these risks. These technologies provide real-time information, predictive analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making. Additionally, AI-driven yield prediction models help farmers estimate production volumes.