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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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

Q&A In a recent interview, NASDA Director of Public Policy Patrick Wade talks about NASDAs work on agricultural labor, pesticide rules, and rural development. For Plant Agriculture & Pesticide Regulations, this means a commitment to science-based, transparent, and enforceable regulations.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 13, 2025

Organic apricot farming focuses on cultivating apricots without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. It follows sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring the production of healthy and chemical-free fruit. Organic apricot farming uses natural methods to enhance soil fertility and control pests.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

Organic grape farming focuses on cultivating grapes without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. By using natural methods, it reduces the risk of chemical residues in the final product. This method enhances the natural environment and supports sustainable agriculture practices.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This practice aligns with growing global demand for organic products. By avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides, farmers ensure that their produce… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Kola Farming It helps maintain soil health and supports sustainable agriculture.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And yet, what we have learned from our African colleagues is that without simultaneously investing in healthy local markets, these investments in sustainable production are likely to fall short. When considering the amount of food and land under climate resilient food production, the carbon reduction is significant.

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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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Agric4profits

JANUARY 11, 2025

Organic mustard farming focuses on cultivating mustard plants without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. This farming method emphasizes using natural inputs to maintain soil fertility and promote plant health. Organic mustard farming is becoming popular due to the increasing demand for chemical-free, sustainable food products.

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Food Tank

APRIL 7, 2025

one to two decades), contaminate essentially all non-GMO corn in Mexico, pesticide and agricultural biotechnology expert Charles Benbrook tells Food Tank. Animal studies conducted by independent scientists have linked consumption of GM corn to consequences for male fertility , immune response , kidney and liver health , and digestive health.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Soil Health : Advanced soil sensors can measure critical factors like moisture levels, pH balance, and nutrient content, enabling farmers to fine-tune fertilizer use. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. This hampers productivity instead of enhancing it.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Most of America’s farms are dependent on prodigious amounts of fossil fuels at every stage of production. 1) Agrochemical production consumes fossil fuels to generate pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs. Approximately 3–5 percent of the world’s fossil gas production is used for synthesizing ammonia. (2)

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 13, 2025

It focuses on using natural fertilizers and pesticides to ensure the quality of the product and maintain soil health. Organic Arrowroot farming is an environmentally friendly method of growing arrowroot without synthetic chemicals.

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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 10, 2025

Less than 10% of pesticides and 33% of critical fertilizers used in farms actively contribute to crop protection and yield. In the United States alone, farmers apply $16 billion worth of pesticides and more than $30 billion in fertilizers annually, yet the ag-industry lacks critical insight on where all this value ends up.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The current fertilizer industry, subsidized at US$20 billion, causes 25 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, and intensive practices continue to promote their injudicious use. Because of the loss of soil health, fertilizer response has reduced drastically. soil health and biodiversity) on their farms.

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Input Costs Costs for feed, fertilizer, and pesticides are stabilizing or decreasing, helping to offset financial strain. Operational Adjustments Diversify income streams through agritourism, value-added products, or alternative crops. Farm labor costs remain high, which may challenge profitability for some operations.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Hazardous waste contractors unload discarded pesticides during a previous Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ collection event at MFA Agri Services in Montgomery City. Simply throwing away pesticides or pouring them down the drain can be detrimental to the environment, septic systems and the water supply.

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And so it is, in the sense that at least the Government are consulting on the best way to use our precious land, given the inevitable conflicting needs of recreation, reforestation, nature restoration, renewable energy generation and sustainable food production. The case for land sharing Why do I believe that this approach is better?

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

The MTB temporarily reduces or eliminate tariffs on products that are not available in the United States. The lack of a renewal is harming manufacturers of all domestic industries, significantly raising costs and impacting products and jobs and especially impacting small and medium-sized businesses as they pay more for product inputs.

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 7, 2025

Another study examined the impacts of implementing crop rotations and diverse cover crop mixtures while foregoing any fertilizer or pesticide applications. When we grow a single crop in the same area over and over, we often have to rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to grow healthy plants.

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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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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It works with manufacturers and producers of agricultural plastic to recycle products on its behalf. million empty pesticide and fertilizer containers and nearly 300,000 empty seed and pesticide bags. McDaniel also questions why the onus to recycle is on the grower and not the company that manufactures the product.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ag retailers must stay ahead of this curve, offering products and services that integrate seamlessly with these technologies and providing expertise to help farmers maximize their return on investment. Ag retailers can use these insights to recommend specific products or practices that are most likely to boost yields for individual farmers.

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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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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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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 19, 2025

By linking microbial data to agronomic performance like yield and disease pressure, Elaniti provides farmers with actionable insights to improve productivity while building healthier, more resilient soils. The soil microbiome holds the key to restoring fertility, resilience, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

Another study examined the impacts of implementing crop rotations and diverse cover crop mixtures while foregoing any fertilizer or pesticide applications. When we grow a single crop in the same area over and over, we often have to rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to grow healthy plants.

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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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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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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

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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AGRIVI

JUNE 21, 2023

Food production is facing a multitude of global challenges that demand immediate attention and innovative solutions. As the world’s population continues to grow, resources become increasingly scarce, and environmental concerns intensify , the need for sustainable and resilient food production practices becomes paramount.

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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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Sustainable Food Trust

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In 2022, the UN warned that damage to land by humans is increasing and 40% of land is degraded , depleted of soil fertility, water, natural resources and biodiversity. Intensive farming methods fail to conserve soil quality, and, if we do not make significant changes in how we farm, food production will inevitably decline.

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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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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

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

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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