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

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With rising prices, particularly in fertilizers, farmers are faced with the challenge of making sure every dollar spent on inputs delivers a return. Through advanced technologies such as Farm Management Software , farmers can make data-driven decisions that optimize input use, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.

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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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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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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Vertical farms and greenhouses are seeing much more capital investment than they had in the past, and CEA businesses are improving their unit economics through new technologies which attract investment, as well. Cultivation Technology Cultivation technology lies at the center of many strategies and modern CEAs.

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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. Only then can we reduce our reliance on expensive, supplemental inputs and technological ‘fixes’ that mask the symptoms but do not address the root causes.

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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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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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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In recent years, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a powerful tool for mitigating these risks. These technologies provide real-time information, predictive analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making. Additionally, AI-driven yield prediction models help farmers estimate production volumes.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

The proprietary technology of the climate cell creates a steady microenvironment to allow plants to grow independently of weather, seasons, and pests, plus the use of “dryponics” helps keep the plants alive until the consumer is ready to harvest. . #2: These do not impact CEA growers in the same way, if at all.”

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Despite these priorities, the unfavorable environment has also made farmers more concerned about their return on investment (ROI) , making them hesitant to adopt new products and technological solutions, according to McKinsey. Often the most expensive line item in a farms operating budget, input costs have skyrocketed in the last few years.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Changing Face of Agriculture The agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, aging farmers and demand for regenerative practices. Precision Agriculture and Technology Adoption The adoption of precision agriculture technologies continues to accelerate.

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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. Campbell Tractor Co. , Campbell Tractor Co. ,

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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. Now in its 11th year, this national business competition showcases U.S.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., And, perhaps most importantly, how do we know those results are accurate and reliable? reduced tillage, cover crops, treed acres).

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Agwired

JULY 26, 2023

Under his leadership, Aqua-Yield has developed a technology unlike anything else in the market, having created its own segment in the world of crop inputs. All these technologies have either been tested, implemented or introduced on Skip’s own farm. CropLife Media editor Eric Sfiligoj presented the annual awards.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Catastrophe loomed everywhere I looked: in the dust bowls on the once-fertile plains of central Turkey, in the vanishing lakes of Mexico City, in the fetid cesspools outside the factory farms of North Carolina, in the disease-ravaged olive trees of Puglia, in the rapid wiping away of diverse food webs in every biome.

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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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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Last year we produced an acre of carrots for schools in West Wales, using no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Im looking forward to a world where we can accurately measure and improve the climate, nature and social impacts of truly regenerative farming using the very best and most up-to-date technology. Let me give an example.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Some of the best practices for supporting smallholder farmers include access to credit, training and education , and the use of technology. Technology also plays a significant role in supporting smallholder farmers. New technologies can potentially help them to overcome the above challenges and improve their operations.

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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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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Monitoring soil health allows you to identify changes in soil structure, fertility, and overall health, enabling you to implement appropriate soil conservation practices, adjust fertilizer applications, and promote the growth of resilient plant varieties. Various advanced tools and technologies can help farmers monitor climate impact.

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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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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

He stopped using pesticides in the early 1980s, got certified organic in the ‘90s, and over time, built a highly diversified farm that produces corn, oats, wheat, barley, and vegetables while raising cattle, chickens, and pigs outdoors. Rosmann’s 700-acre organic operation is an anomaly in the region.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Basements and garages have long been fertile ground for innovation, with a host of well-known companies including Apple, Amazon and Harley-Davidson tracing back to humble residential roots. Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses.

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RR2CS

JANUARY 3, 2024

Since 2018, the Halls have been on a mission to collaborate with local organizations to rejuvenate their land, which was previously subjected to conventional farming methods involving fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. And most importantly, the cows leave behind manure and help us fertilize the land.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land. Sonoma county encompasses many environments: wet and foggy coastal redwoods, agriculturally fertile valleys, interior coast range oak woodland, densely populated cities, rural communities, and thriving tribal groups.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 28, 2023

On top of that, encouraging the adoption of innovative technologies such as using farm management software for more efficient crop management can enable farmers to optimize inputs, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 3, 2024

He manipulates weather patterns to bring on drought and extreme temperatures, summons pests that are resistant to pesticides, and degrades the soil. Much of the industry – from investors to would-be acquirers of technologies – has been in denial about this fact. HarvestHero is winning, barely. anyone who eats!)

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 3, 2023

This approach is gaining popularity due to increasing fertilizer and pesticide costs, fragile ecosystems that provide essential water and air quality services, and increased attention for local and regional food systems. However, the long-term potential and total quantity of carbon storage is still very much up for debate.

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Farmbrite

MAY 9, 2023

If the above factors strike, you will lose the resources you spend tilling the land, planting, and fertilizing. Some fundamental decisions include the crop, seeding rate, and fertilizer levels. Fertilizers will reduce the risk of low yields, and pesticides will minimize the risk of crop damage. Loss-reducing technologies.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Syngenta Group , one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced that its manufacturing facility in St. There was also no need for supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, pesticides, or a warm climate for growth. Gabriel, Louisiana, US, has been recognized as a top user of green power by the U.S.

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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. Overall, you will find that planting cover crops will increase yields, improve nutrients, reduce erosion, weeds and pests, and the need for added pesticides and other chemical use. Let’s jump into it!

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Farmbrite

JUNE 1, 2023

Farming also includes marketing your goods, managing finances and employees, keeping up with technology —and that's just the beginning. Operating loans are used for operating expenses such as labor costs, seed, fertilizer and other supplies needed for crop production. They can also be used for livestock purchases such as cows or pigs.

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Sustainable Harvest International

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Scaling Positive Agriculture (SPA) pilot project formalizes strategic partnerships with other non-profit organizations and government ministries in order to disseminate knowledge about climate-smart technologies and regenerative practices to key audiences across the country. According to the 68-page report, 2.4

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Sustainable Food Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alexander starts with the pea which developed widely across the globe beginning in the Fertile Crescent, where it dates back 8500 years to Neolithic settlements. Early warnings of the potentially damaging effects of industrial agriculture and food processing technologies upon planetary and human health provoked a vehement backlash.

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Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Beginning in the 1980s, governments globally started to back the widespread conversion into dense, unshaded monocultures, as technological advances in coffee processing, population growth, and globalization opened up new markets.

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