Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

This method avoids synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, Organic agriculture practices focus on cultivating crops and raising livestock using natural processes.

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Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

Conventional farming, also known as industrial or modern agriculture, utilizes synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs to maximize crop yields

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

I sold pesticides for 10 years, and now I don’t. She studied agriculture in college and worked for a pesticide company for about a decade. For Trisha, sustainability means “freedom to really farm how we should be farming,” including being freed from the volatile cost of inputs like synthetic fertilizers.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These things can be fertilizers or pesticides. Crop dusting is a way farmers help their crops grow better. They use special planes to spray things on the crops.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Organic foods are those produced or grown without the use of synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers and does not contain genetically modified

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

1) Agrochemical production consumes fossil fuels to generate pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs. ” In addition, pesticides and fertilizers are derived from fossil fuels. Since 1960, global value of pesticide exports has increased 15,000 percent while synthetic fertilizer use has increased ninefold.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 11, 2024

Will feature turfgrass best management practices, pesticide and fertilizer application calculation workshop The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a turfgrass management program for local landscape professionals on March 22 in New Braunfels.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The University of Zurich reports that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. “The mycorrhizal fungi act as a kind of protective shield against pathogens in the soil that would weaken the plants.”

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AGRIVI

JULY 13, 2023

All mentioned above have a direct impact on food waste and fostering reactive practices and not preventive , which leads to a decrease of pesticide usage thus resulting in up to 25% reduction in waste caused by quality and safety issues.

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Or it could lead to less use of inputs and, without the use of pesticides, farmers can lose up to 80% of their crops annually due to pests and disease. Without the savings from the MTB, it could lead to increased prices of final agricultural commodities, raising the cost of food and jeopardizing global competitiveness.

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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Precision in fertilizer and pesticide usage can limit environmental impact, protect biodiversity, and reduce wastage and production costs. Furthermore, digitalization in agriculture can solve supply chain problems, environmental and health concerns, regulatory restrictions, etc.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Cost savings : Regenerative farming often reduces the need for expensive inputs like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. By building fertile, self-sustaining soil, farmers can cut costs significantly.

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Food Tank

MAY 1, 2024

Approximately 2 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from nitrogen fertilizers , according to a study in Nature. The prominent chemical ingredient in synthetic nitrogen fertilizers is ammonia, which comes from combining hydrogen and nitrogen gases through burning fossil fuels , including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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UnderstandingAg

MAY 3, 2024

This sets up a situation where a pesticide treatment may be needed, which knocks out beneficial biology that could keep pathogens in check, which leads to a downward spiral of degradation. Improving nitrogen management would reduce our reliance on pesticides, and the entire system would function better.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Researchers suggest that the soil and ecosystem may take time to recover when applications of fertilizers and pesticides stop. Once farms reached full organic certification, however, they showed more bat activity and biodiversity than conventional farms. ”

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Food Tank

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), resolved longstanding litigation covering over 1,000 pesticide products, allowing EPA to fulfill its obligations to protect endangered species while conducting reviews and approvals of pesticides in a safe and protective manner.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

There was also no need for supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, pesticides, or a warm climate for growth. USDA reports on a study that shows that both vines grow vigorously, and received little pruning before bearing fruit. The Tango variety produces fruit similar to the kiwifruit commercially available today.

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Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Less Pruning and Fertilization: Shrubs that need minimal pruning and fertilization reduce the need for synthetic chemicals, aligning with organic gardening practices. They don’t need to be pruned or fertilized frequently, making them ideal for busy homeowners who don’t have much time to spend on gardening.

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The Equation

MARCH 28, 2023

An example of a negative externality is the negative health impacts of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in rural disadvantaged community residents: community residents pay with their health for the cheaper price of conventional food production. How do we weigh these scenarios and decide if cropland repurposing makes sense?

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Farmers all over the United States are changing the way they farm to boost soil health, use less water, and reduce fertilizer and pesticide use. Lighthouse Herb’n Farm is located at the base of Palomar Mountain in San Diego and is run by Damian Valdez and Jaime Williamson.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 21, 2023

Monitoring and Validating Practices AGRIVI FMS enables companies to monitor and track various aspects of their agricultural operations like machinery and fuel usage , mineral fertilizers usage , pesticides and crop protection usage, and irrigation and water usage. A 21% decrease in pesticide usage.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Polyculture: Pros: Resource Efficiency: Polyculture can be more resource-efficient, as it maximizes the use of available land and shared resources like irrigation and fertilizers. Pest Resistance: Polyculture can reduce the reliance on pesticides, as the diversity of plants can deter pests and encourage natural predators.

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The Equation

MAY 13, 2024

Especially when it means I can breathe outside because there is no pesticide drift, wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, or pungent odors. In addition, Merced County applies more than 10 million pounds of pesticides per year that contribute to the area’s poor air quality. I am into air quality. These particles are categorized by size.

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Civil Eats

MAY 6, 2024

Pesticides can harm or kill mammals and can also reduce prey and attract invasive species that compete with native mammals for resources, explained Gaurav Singh-Varma, a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Deer, for example, help cycle nutrients and fertilize soil. And that’s not the only bad news.

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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 14, 2023

One 2020 study found that increasing pollination produces higher-yield crops with more concentrated sugar than other methods, like increasing water or fertilizer use. The pesticides that have the greatest effect on native pollinators are those that are highly toxic or that contaminate pollen, nectar, or soil.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Also Read: Milorganite Fertilizer: A Green Revolution in Lawn Care The Hidden World of Earthworms Earthworms, commonly found in most lawns, belong to the class Oligochaeta and are vital members of the soil ecosystem. They act as a natural fertilizer, enhancing soil fertility and supporting overall plant health and growth.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 30, 2023

This includes the amount of water that runs off or infiltrates, and the amount of fertilizers, pesticides or sediments that are present. Many pollutants are contained in the water from soil runoff—sediments, pesticides, herbicides, and nutrients from fertilizers, to name a few.

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Farmbrite

AUGUST 23, 2023

Healthy soil can mean increased yields (and profits) as well as fewer inputs like fertilizer or pesticides. Regardless of the approach, implementing crop rotation is crucial for maintaining soil fertility, minimizing pest and disease issues, and ensuring sustainable agriculture practices. Don't over-fertilize.

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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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The Equation

MAY 11, 2023

We estimated the potential of these buffer areas to contribute to reductions in water use, pesticide use, toxic nitrate leaching, and greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural nitrate comes from fertilizers and is linked to several health conditions, including “blue baby syndrome”, miscarriages, and other conditions.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Regularly amend your soil with organic matter, such as compost or cover crops, to improve fertility. These tools help optimize planting, irrigation, and fertilization, reducing resource wastage and increasing yield accuracy.They're like the DJ and dance floor manager of your farm. Healthy soil is the foundation for healthy crops.

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Civil Eats

JULY 17, 2023

Agricultural runoff from both valleys is the primary input into the Salton Sea, and with that runoff comes pesticides and nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen. Imperial County residents were exposed to over 1,200 pounds of pesticides—via the air, water, and on the plants themselves—per square mile from 2017-2019. In 2002, U.S.

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Caff

MAY 31, 2022

BUFA’s mission is “to positively impact health and hunger by providing locally grown, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. ” Located in the fertile San Joaquin Valley, BUFA based in the small town of French Camp, CA. The produce is pesticide free. .” Who is BUFA? “Start Small!”

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AGRIVI

JULY 21, 2023

The platform allows companies to closely monitor and analyze key metrics such as machinery and fuel usage, mineral fertilizers usage, pesticides and crop protection usage, and irrigation and water usage which are instrumental in the calculation of their scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We have just masked the symptoms of lost topsoil and poor soil function with added fertility, pesticides, and other technological and engineering fixes. Land degradation is as severe as ever. These interventions do not repair broken ecosystem processes, they just treat the symptoms.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 19, 2023

Fertilization Feed your Adenium arabicum with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season. Fertilizer Burn Overfertilizing can result in fertilizer burn, which manifests as brown or yellow spots on the leaves. Follow the recommended dosage and frequency for fertilization to avoid this issue.

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