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As Saltwater Encroaches on Farms, Solutions Emerge from the Marshes

Civil Eats

Exactly how far inland the salt encroaches will depend partially on how effective humans are at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as rising temperatures and melting ice sheets are the main contributors to the ocean’s expansions. Chris Miller in the greenhouse.

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How can universities utilize Agritecture Designer’s Online Classes to incorporate CEA into their programs?

Agritecture Blog

Associate professor of Horticulture, Neil Mattson, teaches a student in one of Cornell’s on-campus greenhouses. Credit: Greenhouse Product News. A student applies skills learned in a campus greenhouse at Stockton University. Credit: Cornell Chronicle. With the global population expected to reach 9.7 Credit: Stockton University.

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Challenges and Innovations Driving the CEA Sector in GCC and MENA

Agritecture Blog

With an influx of new farms entering the market annually, many lack awareness of the financial and logistical intricacies involved in farming. Utilizing hydroponic greenhouses and isolated grow beds, they ensure the pristine quality of their produce while harnessing the power of data to minimize errors and risks. Greener Crop Inc.

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Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork

Modern Farmer

The school ran an outdoor hydroponics farm this summer to help work out logistics on the soon-to-be-built indoor vertical farm. The next step is to get a greenhouse going in the fall and eventually scale up into a series of shipping containers.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

Last year, the foundation supported the production of a report on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture , which played a significant role in the national conversation around regenerative agriculture. All retailers look to shift burdens to their suppliers for promotions, for stocking, for logistics.

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Pile Burning for Biochar Production

Caff

Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields. Meager crop yield increases: a 2021 UC Davis study measured the increase in crop yield after biochar additions and found that in fertile soils like those found in California, biochar addition did not increase crop yield significantly.

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5 Automation Companies to Look Out For

Agritecture Blog

Since these factors determine the quality of a crop yield, choosing the right automation technology for your farm is no easy task. This Finland-based company aims to advance greenhouse growing by providing fully automated NFT growing systems. Avisomo also has automated solutions for internal logistics. Credit: Green Automation.