Caff

JULY 28, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll share insights and lessons learned from a workshop I attended regarding the practice of pile burning for biochar production, and also introduce the benefits and limitations of biochar use. The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We all know that farming can be a challenging gig, but with a few nifty tricks up your sleeve, you can turn your farm into a powerhouse of productivity and fun. In this article, we'll share the top 10 tips to boost your farm's efficiency, productivity, and yields – all with a dash of farm flair! Don't let your soil get stuck in a rut.

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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital transformation in the crop protection industry is key to overcoming food production and pest management challenges. Optimized use of agri-input resources via constant monitoring of precision agriculture using crop monitoring systems and smart agriculture practices can result in higher yields at a reduced cost of production.

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AGRIVI

JULY 13, 2023

Monitoring and managing weather risks and pests in a timely manner is crucial to minimize crop damage and ensure sustainable production. AGRIVI FMS incorporates weather and pests stack to help farmers manage weather risks and pest outbreaks.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 28, 2024

There's no doubt that modern technology has given us the tools to make our farming operations more efficient and productive. Luckily, we’ve done the research and broken down the top tips for increasing efficiency and productivity on your farm. Adjust grazing areas as needed to maintain pasture health and productivity.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At its core, it’s about working with nature, rather than against it, to achieve sustainable and resilient food production. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. By building fertile, self-sustaining soil, farmers can cut costs significantly.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It addresses a critical need for organic producers who often lack access to cultivars optimized for their production methods.

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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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AGRIVI

JANUARY 10, 2024

It provides a holistic approach to tracking and managing fertigation and irrigation practices, intended primarily for substrate-grown berries and vegetables in greenhouses, and illustrates well the full range of benefits that technology brings while making agriculture practices more efficient, productive, and sustainable.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are some tips on how to measure and track climate impact on farm productivity: Keep Accurate and Detailed Records The first step to measuring and tracking the impact of climate change on your farm is to keep accurate and detailed records. It is crucial to monitor the health of your soil regularly.

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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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The Equation

MARCH 28, 2023

These side effects are what economists call “externalities,” and they are consequences of business activities that are not accounted for by the price of the product sold. But cropland retirement also means a decrease in pesticide, synthetic fertilizers, and water use that can bring significant environmental and local public health benefits.

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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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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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Food Tank

JULY 26, 2024

They fish for two weeks at a time and store 1,500 metric tons of frozen and dry products onboard. We make fewer trips in and out of port, meaning less fuel per ton of finished product. Since we process everything onboard immediately after catch, we maximize product quality while avoiding the need for extra processing or shipping.

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Loss of productive capacity of the supporting land base contributed to the collapse of numerous civilizations during that time. It is a fascinating and sobering read, and I highly recommend it if you are inclined to think that we are now somehow immune to a similar collapse in agricultural productivity.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Since the establishment of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production in the 2018 Farm Bill, federal funding has been substantially below its authorized level, limiting the capacity to support this burgeoning sector. Yet, these local efforts are frequently hindered by restrictive policies and inadequate financial backing.”

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AGRIVI

APRIL 6, 2023

Saints Hills choose AGRIVI to enhance and manage its operations in a seamless way offering a singular platform to handle multi-location production and easy team collaboration. Monitoring resource use : AGRIVI offers tools to monitor the use of resources such as water, fertilizers and pesticides.

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The Equation

JUNE 13, 2023

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) teamed up with our partners at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Representative Chellie Pingree ’s office to weigh in on the scope of the study, highlighting the need to examine the impact of different agricultural production systems.

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AGRIVI

JULY 21, 2023

Real-time Insights into Crop Production Practices AGRIVI Farm Management Software (FMS) enables primarily agribusiness stakeholders to track various aspects of their agricultural operations, providing a comprehensive solution for managing and validating sustainable practices in alignment with upcoming ESG standards.

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DTN

AUGUST 29, 2023

To meet consumer demands for sustainably produced food In the past, knowing where food products came from (country of origin labeling) was one of the top concerns for many consumers. Now, the concern is not only where a food product came from but also how its ingredients were grown.

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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 14, 2023

the production of pollinator-dependent crops is valued at over $50 billion per year. One 2020 study found that increasing pollination produces higher-yield crops with more concentrated sugar than other methods, like increasing water or fertilizer use. In the U.S., But it’s not just pollinator-dependent crops that benefit.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces. Fertile agricultural soils should be used to grow diverse, nutritious crops for humans. But a closer look at our food system reveals many challenges.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It starts with governments having a plan to transform their food systems in ways that incentivize the production, distribution and consumption of foods that are good for health and good for the environment. Food production and supply indicators mostly omit aquatic and wild foods. And we know what is needed to turn food systems around.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can I find additional information about the product separate from the words used on the label? Certified and/or regulated USDA Organic: You can find this certification on meats, dairy products and produce. This certification prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

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The Equation

JUNE 5, 2023

The first documents ever written were about agricultural production! A fertile land can be a fertile civilization The swath of land between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers in Mesopotamia was one of the most fertile lands known to humans, as was the riparian land of the Nile River in Ancient Egypt.

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Agriculture for Life

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And, finding the right balance between maintaining profitable production yields and implementing new farming techniques can feel risky. Here at Green Wave, we are continually helping farmers , gardeners, and agronomists transition successfully from a dependency on chemical fertilizers to sustainably based farming methods.

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Agwired

JUNE 12, 2024

The members of trade association CropLife International have issued an Industry Declaration renewing and reaffirming their commitment to the principles and standards of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. potato, leading to healthier and higher-quality products, including potato chips. Campbell Tractor Co. ,

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Demand for localized food systems and the products coming from them is rising, and companies are responding to it. Commercial Strategy Commercial strategy is focused on a good fit between the product being grown and the proposed offtake strategy. It's challenging to distribute a niche product that doesn't have a strong market demand.

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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

Merely extracting these products releases methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Processing and distributing these energy products release additional greenhouse gases, as well as when we create electricity, cook our food, or while we’re standing still idling in traffic on a highway or downtown in any metropolitan area.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 24, 2024

As the global population continues to surge, the demand for increased food production becomes ever more pressing. To meet the rising demand, farmers are increasingly adopting innovative ag technologies and renewable energy solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 2, 2023

Collecting data from various stakeholders involved allows companies to understand the overall production process, identify potential risks, and take necessary steps to mitigate them. Farm management platform provides real-time agronomic and economic insights throughout the entire food production process.

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Sustainable Harvest International

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In July 2022, SHI-Belize formalized its first partnership with Belize’s Pesticide Control Board (PCB) in a memorandum of agreement outlining a 3-year technical partnership. Miriam Ochaeta Serrut of Belize’s Pesticide Control Board (PCB) and SHI-Belize Country Director Leonardo Pech sign a memorandum of agreement in July 2022.

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Agwired

APRIL 10, 2024

EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will be pursuing action to address the serious, permanent, and irreversible health risks associated with the pesticide as quickly as possible.

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