Agric4profits

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Variable Rate Technology (VRT) in agriculture is an innovative approach that allows farmers to apply inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, water, and pesticides in

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Food Tank

MARCH 19, 2025

Ben Brisbois reveals the less-palatable side of the banana industry, from devastating health impacts of pesticides to imperialism and ecological destruction. Baggini explores the ethics of various food systems and technologies, past and present, and ultimately calls for a global philosophy of food. And how should we eat?

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This was potentially world-altering technology. If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” million, this time with money from one of the largest retailers of pesticides in the world. Something potentially very big. billion in 2012 to $51.7

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 24, 2024

Do the benefits of agricultural technology outweigh the cost? To meet the rising demand, farmers are increasingly adopting innovative ag technologies and renewable energy solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability. It’s estimated that the world population will reach nearly 10 billion people by 2050.

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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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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 19, 2025

Soil intelligence for a sustainable future Elanitis breakthrough technology addresses a critical knowledge gap in agriculture. The soil microbiome holds the key to restoring fertility, resilience, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. Elanitis traction demonstrates that they are tackling a crucial challenge in agriculture.

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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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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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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. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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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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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Now, with technology and various types of plastic tools, one person can do that job in perhaps as few as three days by themselves.” million empty pesticide and fertilizer containers and nearly 300,000 empty seed and pesticide bags. Barry Friesen remembers the days when plastic wasn’t used on farms.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Farmers seeking effective biological solutions to optimize their nitrogen fertilizer use are set to benefit from a new agreement between Syngenta Crop Protection and Ceres Biotics aimed at increasing farmer access to VIXERAN. a global leader in harvest optimization technology, announces its expansion into the US agriculture market.

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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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Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies are working on technology to make it easier—yet thousands of dangerous chemicals are used to make plastic goods and researchers are sounding the alarm about recycling them. percent of the world’s pesticides and 10 percent of its insecticides. MII focuses on the goals of production, not the technologies used.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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