Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

When you look at the environmental degradation, like the seepage of nitrogen fertilizer into water systems, simply having the ability to know exactly how much fertilizer and water should go on the plants is the best way to avoid that.”

Farming 142

Farming Farming Crop Acre 142

Civil Eats

AUGUST 23, 2023

But colonization, and the extractive agricultural systems that came with it, had a devastating impact on reshaping the landscape ecologically, culturally, and economically—not only depleting soils of fertility but making much of the island more fire-prone. Organic] amendments are more expensive than industrial fertilizers.

Plantation 98

Plantation Agriculture Agriculture Ecology 98

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But the valley’s irrigation outlook is dire: Water withdrawn by wells exceeds the amount of snowmelt refilling aquifers, and there are more claims to water rights than there is water in streams. But applying the same approach to water is tricky. The expanse is among the most densely irrigated regions on Earth.

Water Rights 139

Water Rights Acre Farming Farming 139

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Northern Great Plains chapter notes that current water rights laws in much of the region make adaptation especially difficult. The Chickasaw Nation is teaming up with area land managers to remove invasive species, reduce fertilizer use, and restore habitat. Restoration and adaptation actions include the work of Tribes.

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Agriculture Forage Livestock 105

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Its current offerings include 83 acres of almond trees in the San Joaquin Valley, advertised as “an opportunity to invest in a water-secure almond orchard in the world’s most productive almond-producing region.” food system. The post JD Vance Funded AcreTrader. Here’s Why That Matters. appeared first on Civil Eats.

Farmland 145

Farmland Real Estate Orchard Water Rights 145