UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Poor grazing practices and tillage were the main causes of land degradation historically and mechanized agriculture has greatly increased the rate of erosion from cropland over the past century. Loss of productive capacity of the supporting land base contributed to the collapse of numerous civilizations during that time.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

This degree of control over plant nutrient supply means that the fertilization strategies are designed to match the plant needs for all 14 essential plant nutrients throughout the growth period. 5: Food Safety In using controlled growing environments, vertical farms are intrinsically free of harmful pesticides. Register today!

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UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The entire production chain of the feedstuffs going into modern confinement dairies and feedlots involves the burning of fossil fuels to produce the fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides necessary for large-scale, mono-crop, industrial production of corn and soy. follow the laws of thermodynamics, and B.)

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Cropaia

JANUARY 14, 2023

Rather than relying on chemical pesticides, IPM utilizes a combination of techniques to prevent and mitigate pest infestations. For example, rather than applying a broad-spectrum pesticide that may harm beneficial insects , a pest control professional may use a specific type of bait or trap to target the pest species.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 24, 2023

But she maintains that “organic is still really important,” and that’s why USDA organic standards, food grown without most pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, is the minimum baseline for the ROC certification. Kerston, however, insists that bad practices such as using synthetic fertilizer consistently show up in the data. “If

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Oftentimes, companies seeking investment in technology that is at a pretty early stage are unclear how their systems can be integrated with existing automation and mechanization systems. The main differentiators we typically see are “pesticide-free,” “locally grown,” “uses less water,” and “uses less fertilizer.”

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Caff

JUNE 13, 2023

The Problem Although not all fire fallout is toxic, the impacts on livestock and crops from wildfire ash containing contaminants from household products, vehicles, fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, plastics, electrical systems, etc. Designated Containment Areas Keep pesticides/fertilizers, etc.

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