Sustainable Agriculture

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Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture News highlights the latest initiatives, research, and practices aimed at creating a more environmentally friendly and resilient food system.

Covering topics such as regenerative farming, organic practices, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, this category focuses on innovations that promote sustainability across the agriculture sector. Learn about new technologies, policy developments, and industry efforts to reduce the environmental impact of farming, improve soil health, and support local ecosystems.

Stay informed on the approaches and solutions driving sustainable agriculture forward to meet the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and global food security.

Plant Health Care's novel peptide-based nematicide, TEIKKO, offering environmentally friendly nematode control in soybeans. Soybean Oil, CoBank

TEIKKO: Transforming Brazilian Soybean Farming with Nematicide

Key Takeaways Innovative Solution: TEIKKO, developed by Plant Health Care, is a novel peptide-based product that offers effective nematode control in soybeans, marking a significant shift away from traditional agrochemicals. […]

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Wang et al. investigate the largely unquantified impact of extreme climate conditions under global warming on soil organic carbon dynamics.

Assessing the Impact of Climate Extremes on Soil Organic Carbon

Key Takeaways: SOC Dynamics and Climate Extremes: Wang et al. (2023) investigate the largely unquantified impact of extreme climate conditions under global warming on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. Global […]

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UNFI released its 13th annual Better for All Report, highlighting its achievements in sustainability, diversity, and operational efficiency. AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture Technology

UNFI’s Strides in Sustainability: The 2023 Better for All Report

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  • 22nd December 2023

Key Takeaways Enhanced Focus on Impact Areas: UNFI has concentrated efforts on crucial areas like safety, well-being, waste, climate, sourcing, and community, showing that initiatives benefitting the planet and society […]

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The START AgriTech Program, in collaboration with Arieli Capital, supports AgTech and Desert Tech startups to tackle climate challenges. AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture Technology

START AgriTech Program’s Role in Sustainable Innovation

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  • 22nd December 2023

Key Takeaways Innovative Approach to Global Challenges: Arieli Capital LLC and Frontier RNG Agro-climate Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Utah Tech University and Haifa Group, are addressing climate change, desertification, […]

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iSun, Inc. and Next2Sun Mounting Systems GmbH are collaborating to establish Next2Sun's vertical agrivoltaics system in the USA. AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture Technology

iSun and Next2Sun Launch Vertical Agrivoltaics in Vermont

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  • 22nd December 2023

Key Takeaways Collaboration Between iSun and Next2Sun: iSun, Inc., a US-based solar company, and Next2Sun Mounting Systems GmbH, a German agrivoltaics pioneer, have partnered to introduce Next2Sun’s vertical agrivoltaics system […]

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FEDS Drone-powered Solutions is revolutionizing sustainable agriculture by using drones and machine learning

FEDS Drones and ML: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture’s Future

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  • 20th December 2023

Key Takeaways: Innovative Agriculture Technology: FEDS is transforming sustainable agriculture by deploying drones and Machine Learning, providing farmers with valuable insights and data for efficient resource management. Alignment with Sustainable […]

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The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investing €8 million in AgriGRADE, an innovative, data-driven initiative

Rethinking Agricultural Development Through AgriGRADE

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  • 20th December 2023

Key Takeaways Significant Financial Backing: The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allocated EUR 8 million to AgriGRADE, showcasing strong support for innovative agricultural development. Integrated, Data-Driven Approach: AgriGRADE is […]

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Lincolnland Agri-Energy Hits New Highs with ICM’s Advanced Processing Package

Key Takeaways: Lincolnland Agri-Energy, an Illinois-based biorefinery, has successfully integrated ICM’s Advanced Processing Package™ (APP™) to produce high-protein feed. The APP™ has enabled Lincolnland to meet or exceed production guarantees […]

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Whole Foods Market has announced a new pollinator policy for its fresh produce and floral purchasing, a step towards sustainability.

Whole Foods Market Introduces New Pollinator Policy to Support Biodiversity

Key Takeaways: Whole Foods Market announces a new pollinator policy for Fresh Produce and Floral purchasing. The policy aims to support pollinators, which are crucial for the food system and […]

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The WeLASER consortium, supported by the EU's Horizon 2020 program, has developed an innovative, AI-driven precision weeding tool

WeLASER: A Leap Towards Herbicide-Free Agriculture

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  • 19th December 2023

The WeLASER consortium, an international partnership formed under the EU’s “Horizon 2020” program, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable agriculture. This collaboration of research centers, universities, private companies, and […]

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