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Cereal production in Canada rising to the sustainability challenge, says new series of reports

Real Agriculture

Six environmental indicators were used as markers of sustainability in the reports carbon footprint, soil organic carbon, fertilizer use, irrigation, pesticide use, and soil erosion. The reports cover Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats. The reports cover Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats.

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“All the political parties now pretend they’re farmer parties”: Lessons learned in EU ag policy

Real Agriculture

The European Unions Farm to Fork strategy was introduced about five years ago, and included steep restrictions on pesticide and fertilizer use, Read More

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Transport Canada to ease some drone regulations in 2025

Real Agriculture

The second is Health Canada, which is responsible for pesticide regulations and approvals. The second is Health Canada, which is responsible for pesticide regulations and approvals. In agriculture, drones that show great potential for producers fall under two different jurisdictions. Read More

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Op-ed: The Food System Cannot Become Another Fossil-Fuel Industry Escape Hatch

Civil Eats

Growing vast monocultures of potatoes requires synthetic fertilizers whose production requires massive amounts of energy. It also necessitates petroleum-based pesticides, from fungicides to herbicides, to ward off weeds and stop sprouting. Irrigation and farm equipment also depend on fossil fuels.

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Coalition letter Seeking Rulemaking to Modify False or Misleading Statements subsection of the Code of Federal Regulations

NASDA

Without rulemaking, we are concerned recent state actions requiring pesticide labels to carry language inconsistent with EPA safety findings will create a patchwork of false and misleading, and potentially mutually exclusive, state labels. To that end, we urge EPA to grant the state AG petition and initiate rulemaking under 7 U.S.C.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Almond Farming

Agric4profits

Organic Almond farming focuses on cultivating almonds without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Organic Almond farming supports natural ecosystems by using practices that protect soil fertility and prevent contamination of water and air.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Ginger Farming

Agric4profits

It relies on natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil management to promote healthy crop growth and protect the environment. Organic Ginger Farming helps preserve soil fertility and biodiversity. Organic Ginger Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing ginger without synthetic inputs.

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