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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Grow Link

JUNE 30, 2023

As the world of farming evolves, so does our understanding of how to optimize greenhouse environments for maximum efficiency. One key factor that can make or break your greenhouse operation is light. So, let's shed some light on this vital topic!

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Grow Link

JUNE 16, 2023

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

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More → The post Historic Slaughter-Harris Ranch to serve AgriLife Research carbon and greenhouse gas mitigation initiatives first appeared on AgriLife Today. The post Historic Slaughter-Harris Ranch to serve AgriLife Research carbon and greenhouse gas mitigation initiatives appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Grow Link

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Many modern farmers are turning to sealed greenhouses over traditional ventilated greenhouses. Heavy ventilation is required daily to combat overheating in your typical traditional greenhouse. In greenhouses that provide supplemental CO2, exhaust fans continually exhaust warm, CO2-rich, and odorous air.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 28, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer program has funding to support research, development, and beta construction of five farm-scale deep winter greenhouses.

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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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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

On Agritecture Designer , you can compare CapEx, OpEx, and yields from vertical farms, greenhouses, or container farms to discover which would be best for your idea and local market. Agritecture’s consulting team is a big fan of greenhouses, which have a long history of commercial and private success.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Gardening has taken a futuristic twist with the rise of hoophouses, greenhouses, and other nifty protective enclosures. In this blog, we're going to uncover the hidden treasures of growing under cover and share some groovy tips and tricks to make your hoophouses, greenhouses, and more the talk of the neighborhood. No problem!

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Grow Link

JUNE 23, 2023

AI and IoT in greenhouse operations improves efficiency, boosts crop yields, reduces waste, and revolutionizes farming. Embrace AI as a tool, not a threat.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 9, 2024

The policy recommendations would see government partner with grain farmers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by increasing investment in public and private breeding research, expanding eligibility criteria and funding. Read More

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

USDA has published a report, Intent to Establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program , justifying the Secretary’s intent to establish the program.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 12, 2023

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds USDA’s commitment of funds to improve the tracking and analysis of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. As the agency increasingly focuses on implementing incentive-based support for reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, effective measurement becomes ever more vital.

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ATTRA

JULY 13, 2023

USDA published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input by August 11, 2023, on the draft Federal Strategy to Advance Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors.

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ATTRA

JULY 12, 2023

USDA announced that it will invest $300 million to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The strategy outlines a framework and priority actions for improving accuracy and reducing uncertainty in greenhouse gas estimates.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the fourth draft protocol under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System, following those for refrigeration, landfill methane (completed), and forestry (in draft). Environment and Climate Change Canada has published its draft protocol for Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol).

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We know that agriculture plays an important role in both greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration; however Dr. Joy Agnew of Olds College of Agriculture and Technology says we are missing half the picture when it comes to measuring agriculture’s overall carbon footprint.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A study by Cornell University scientists explored both dietary change and agricultural technologies as means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the food-system sector.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2024

Compared to 2014, a kilogram of beef in Canada is now produced with 15 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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Western FarmPress

JULY 12, 2023

$300 million allocated to improve air quality monitoring and reporting.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The next time you go outside to do yard work, take the time to consider what kind of power tools you are using. If you are using gas-powered blowers and other yard equipment, you may be contributing to the particulate load in your neighborhood. Garden equipment generally has very inefficient motors that spew a lot […] Read More

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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

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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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

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

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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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Real Agriculture

MAY 24, 2023

The ACT Adoption Stream provides non-repayable grants between $25,000 and $2 million to help producers purchase and install equipment that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or provides other associated. Read More

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