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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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Consumers have no idea what’s going on behind the scenes,” says Eric Kennedy, co-founder of EMTRI Corp, a three-year-old company implementing blockchain technology into the cannabis industry. Still, for a community with a long history of operating in the shadows, the budding technology has drawn its share of skeptics.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. As farmers, we probably ask ourselves this question often, when we are confronted with the many challenges that arise within our agribusiness operations.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 29, 2023

Arber has been her fourth venture, and she usually focuses on digital and technological businesses, but in the case of ‘Arber’, it was more consumer driven, with more hands on experience and creativity. On the other hand, conventional pesticides directly kill and inactivate pests.

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Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Arber has been her fourth venture, and she usually focuses on digital and technological businesses, but in the case of ‘Arber’, it was more consumer driven, with more hands on experience and creativity. On the other hand, conventional pesticides directly kill and inactivate pests.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Traceability technology can be used to transparently share information on the origin of food products so that customers can make more informed decisions about the food they buy and consume. It offers a comprehensive view of a product’s lifecycle, from planting or harvesting to the end consumer. coli, listeria, and salmonella.

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AGRIVI

JULY 13, 2023

Reducing Negative Environmental Impact with Precision Agriculture Stack Implementing precise practices that promote regenerative principles requires advanced tools and technologies to monitor, detect risks, and optimize resource usage.

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Sustainable Food Trust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A Bigger Conversation’s Director, Pat Thomas, shares insights from the ‘Agroecological Intelligence’ project, which spoke with agroecological farmers and growers to establish a criteria for adopting new technologies. This complexity makes defining criteria for agroecologically appropriate technologies challenging.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By maximizing its limited land resources and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Singapore is harnessing the potential of controlled environment agriculture to cultivate a sustainable and self-sufficient future. Howe emphasizes the advantages of consuming fresh, locally-grown produce, as many vital nutrients diminish shortly after harvest.

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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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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

We often hear about vertical farms using water sustainably, 95% less than traditional open field harvesting, to provide superior tasting crops. In this sense, vertical farms are able to spend more time enhancing nutritional value and less time worrying about the success of their harvest. The key here is the freshness of the crops.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Higher Yields: Growing multiple crops together can lead to a more abundant overall harvest, even in smaller spaces. 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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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Small footprint, big potential “Microgreens” is a term used to describe the tender, edible seedlings of various herbs, vegetables and grains typically seeded in shallow, soil-filled trays, grown under natural or artificial light, then harvested within two weeks of germination. Microgreens at Kupu Place. Photography by author.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This product combines AgroTechs patented NutriCharge technology with NewLeafs proprietary PPFM (Pink-Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs) biostimulant technology, creating a first-of-its-kind solution for growers looking for a science-driven approach to seed-applied crop management. Bushel Plus Ltd. , Bushel Plus Ltd. ,

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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. This documentation serves as a safeguard, ensuring that waiting periods are diligently observed prior to harvest.

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Civil Eats

JULY 9, 2024

It was the annual field day at The Mill , a popular Mid-Atlantic retailer of agricultural products including seeds, fertilizer, and pesticides. During a demo of a drone spraying a pesticide over rows of corn, the operators laughed as a gentle breeze blew the mist toward the onlookers. First, the farmers embarked on a wagon tour.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest steps to incorporate stakeholder feedback and collaboration with federal partners, ensuring the Agency’s work to protect endangered species from pesticides is practical, flexible, and supports the agricultural community. Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd. ,

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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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Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Arber has been her fourth venture, and she usually focuses on digital and technological businesses, but in the case of ‘Arber’, it was more consumer driven, with more hands on experience and creativity. On the other hand, conventional pesticides directly kill and inactivate pests.

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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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Agwired

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Growers Edge, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Meridian Institute, Midwest Row Crop Collaborative and PFI are matching the grant with $1,428,849 for a total project investment of $2,427,633. Surtain herbicide , the first solid encapsulated premix formulated product on the market, has received registration from the U.S.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Install drip irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting techniques to conserve water and ensure precise delivery to your crops. Rather than relying solely on pesticides, develop an IPM strategy that combines biological controls, beneficial insects, and crop monitoring. Efficient Water Management Water is a precious resource.

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Sustainable Harvest International

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Sugarcane fields in northern Belize In July 2022, Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) Belize launched Scaling Positive Agriculture (SPA) , a new project that forges cross-sector alliances to promote biodiverse agroforestry systems in the northern districts of Belize, with funding from a generous SHI donor.

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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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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

an agricultural innovation company partnering with farmers to grow and harvest pongamia, announced the appointment of two senior members of its executive leadership team – Simmarpal Singh as Chief Operating Officer and Manju Kohli as Senior Vice President, People Operations. Terviva , Inc., Terviva , Inc.,

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Discussions around labor development, technology innovation, and industry movement appear to be the most engaging. Is Cold Plasma the Next Big Technology Breakthrough in Indoor Ag? Cold plasma technology has established uses in traditional outdoor agriculture, but its uses have not been explored in indoor agriculture until recently.

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AGRIVI

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although a processed product, e.g. pickled cucumbers, or tomato sauce, has labels that indicate the additives added during processing, or the nutritive levels of the products, they do not give information about how those cucumbers or tomatoes were treated, produced, and if there are residues of pesticides still contained in the product.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., Trackable events include plowing, minimum-till cultivation, crop rotation, crop type, cover crop presence, irrigation events, harvest date, and crop residue presence. reduced tillage, cover crops, treed acres).

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years. This funding, effective Aug. AgriFoodTech innovation ecosystems.

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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. They also help prevent the leaching of nutrients from the soil, which makes it easier for your plants to absorb them when they're ready for harvest. Let’s jump into it!

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Agwired

JUNE 28, 2024

The 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research Days are scheduled for July 10-24, and farmers are invited to join us at their convenience during this two week period to learn practical information about the newest technologies that they can use to improve their operations.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Additionally, companies that secured the top funding levels are more “midstream” technologies – those in the supply chain that support the movement of goods between farmers and consumers. Barriers to CEA adoption in Africa A vertical farmer in an outdoor/protected cropping environment in Africa showcases her harvest of leafy greens.

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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. Alternative Proteins Mattia Marinello, farm owner and operator, collects snails for harvest.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

These containers are retrofitted with equipment and technology to create a controlled environment for plants to grow. One urban container farming company from Umeå, Sweden, Harvest , supports their local community with fresh greens like kale, arugula, and basil, among many other crops.

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Their integrated circular systems approach agriculture through a technological lens, consistently improving on their ability to optimize growing methods. To ensure a humane life and harvest, the fish are carefully monitored and transferred through tanks as they grow from egg to maturity.

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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.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mann calls them “wizards”–telling us that technology will come to our rescue. In self-defense, teach yourself about the economy and technology of food production and how industry adds to and alters food. In modern times, there’s a long tradition of techno-optimists or cornucopians–science writer Charles C.

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