Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Christine Lewington of PIP-International on a Lethbridge-based brewery turned pea protein facility; Lena Bioni with New Holland, on the electric utility tractor; and, Dr. Joy Agnew, with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology on the misconception of greenhouse gas. Read More

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USDA Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently launched the Agriculture and Forestry Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data Viewer , an interactive tool that allows users to explore long-term trends in greenhouse gas emissions and sinks within agriculture and forestry sectors.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 22, 2024

CFT is a globally-recognized carbon quantification tool that allows farmers to measure estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their farms. Syngenta has announced the integration of the Cool Farm Tool (CFT) into its Cropwise Sustainability (CWS) application. Read More

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NASDA

JULY 25, 2024

Comment Re: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks (Docket No. USDA-2024-0003) Dear Director Hohenstein, NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. territories.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Governments across the world are crafting policy to influence industry practices with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadian government is doing the same through programs such as the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and others.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Farmers Weekly Incremental changes made over more than 20 years to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase soil carbon sequestration have resulted in Doug Christie from Scotland being crowned the first Carbon Farmer of the Year.

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Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post Computer Imaging For Early Detection of Greenhouse Diseases appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Computer vision and AI are proving themselves as valuable tools in many areas of CEA, particularly for the early detection of pests and diseases.

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Food Politics

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions? To bring this point home: Recall that more than 40% of US corn is used to feed animals and another more than 40% is used to make ethanol. Monoculture, anyone? Lack of biodiversity? A focus on feed and fuel, not food? Time to rethink the food system! The post Who knew?

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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 21, 2023

The post Greenhouse Technology: Why Choosing the Right Irrigation System Is the Key to Optimizing Crop Quality appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. To effectively harness the potential of water in enhancing crop yields, an efficient and suitable irrigation system is of utmost importance.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Farmers Weekly The link between inorganic fertiliser use in farming and greenhouse gas emissions is being highlighted in a new campaign by the Soil Association, designed to change government policy and influence consumer buying choices.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Bottom line: adding more crops to the current dominant rotation of wheat and maize increases yields and profits, sequesters more carbon in the soil and reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions. Not surprisingly, lower nitrogen fertiliser results in lower emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas. million tonnes.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

That could involve improving soil quality, reducing the negative effects of pesticides, increasing biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing […] The post Farmers Weekly Awards 2023: Environmental Champion finalists appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Farmers Weekly England’s lowland peat soils are some of the most valuable when it comes to food production, but they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Draining peatland soils has allowed them to be used to grow a wide array of fresh vegetables, salads, grains, meat and dairy products over many centuries.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 27, 2024

Without pest control products it would take more land, more water, more greenhouse gas emissions and more energy.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Biological nitrification inhibition trait in sorghum may allow reduced fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions The post Texas A&M AgriLife researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 22, 2023

From greenhouses, polytunnels, silage wrap, mulching, plastic reservoirs, irrigation systems to buckets and water troughs, their presence is pervasive across all agricultural sectors. Farmers Weekly Plastics can be found everywhere on farm.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming are a significant contributor to global climate change. The production of livestock generates various types of g

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Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 15, 2023

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now at the top of every industry’s agenda, and one sector that will […] The post Could carbon-cutting carinata give growers a profitable break? appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Food Politics

JANUARY 16, 2024

But the study delves into a more comprehensive analysis, considering factors beyond direct greenhouse gas emissions. Agricltural Systems: Impacts of soil carbon sequestration on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in Midwestern USA beef finishing systems.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The lunch menu: The summit is featuries roughly two-thirds plant-based menu to highlight the link between greenhouse gas emissions and livestock. FERN’s Ag Insider: Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture grew 14 percent in 20 years. Reuters: Countries urged to curb factory farming to meet climate goals IV. As for how and when?

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Commission affirms farmers are not required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 18, 2023

GREET Act would change greenhouse gas modeling for renewable fuels.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Agriculture accounts for about 27% of NI’s greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce this the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […] The post UFU slates attempts by officials to cut cow numbers in Northern Ireland appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MAY 1, 2024

EPA's new model is designed to address previously identified shortfalls in the R&D GREET model and how it calculated lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The new approach accounts for all emissions from farm to fuel.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

Nitricity is on a quest to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions via its innovative natural liquid fertilizer manufacturing process. The technology represents a major disruption to the global fertilizer market.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 26, 2024

Hood Family Foundation provides $5 million to support formation of Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry When it comes to philanthropy, John Hood Ph.D., and his wife Sally are always searching for the next impactful prospect.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 26, 2024

Next-generation technologies can radically transform indoor farms and greenhouses into prolific food sanctuaries. The post Integrating Data-Driven Solutions for Fine-Tuned Climate Control in Indoor Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Plant diversity decreases greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil and plant carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems. No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories. There are better numbers for the undoubted (but alas still unrewarded) importance of Indigenous people for biodiversity conservation.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the path to Michigan’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

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NASDA

JUNE 28, 2024

Comment Re: Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Request for Information (RIN 0581-AE29) Dear Administrator Summers: NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. As the voluntary carbon marketplace continues to evolve, regular, meaningful stakeholder engagement must remain a priority.

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CABI

JANUARY 29, 2024

In addition, agriculture is not just impacted by climate change; it is also a significant source of the greenhouse… The post How climate smart agriculture can lead to ‘triple wins’ for farmers threatened by climate change appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

APRIL 28, 2024

Yale Climate Connections published a story this week on the likely growth of Atlanta due to migration from coastal areas and more rural parts of the Southeast as sea levels and temperature rise as the climate gets warmer due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and other factors.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JULY 22, 2024

CFT is a globally recognized carbon quantification tool that enables growers to measure estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their farms The post Syngenta Integrates Cool Farm Tool Into the Cropwise Sustainability Application appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Grow Link

JULY 26, 2024

Growlink's AgTech platform empowers greenhouse growers with precision control, optimal resource utilization, improved yields, and increased ROI.

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Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hippo Harvest deploys Zebra Technologies’ robotics automation and machine learning solution in greenhouses to reduce water consumption, food waste and land use. The post CEA Startup Cuts Water Use by 92% with Autonomous Mobile Robots appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It was five years ago that five teams had the opportunity to deliver a unique achievement in the Netherlands during the first Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge. The post 5 Lessons Learned During 5 Years of Autonomous Growing appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Grow Link

JULY 26, 2024

Growlink's AgTech platform empowers greenhouse growers with precision control, optimal resource utilization, improved yields, and increased ROI.

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