Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased. Read More In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased. In 2022, the Government of Canada released their 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Read More

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NASDA

JUNE 9, 2023

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers. We urge the U.S.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

The post Texas A&M Board of Regents approves controlled environment agriculture greenhouse construction project in Dallas appeared first on AgriLife Today. Modern technology in new facility to help lead ‘CEA’ research across southern U.S.

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Drones in and above the greenhouse? The post How Drones Are Being Used in and Above the Greenhouse appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. While still a new use case, drone use in agriculture is expanding at a rapid pace.

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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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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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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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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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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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Agric4profits

MAY 18, 2025

Fulfilment of aesthetic needs of the… Read More » Principles and Practices of Out-of-Door and Greenhouse Cut-Flower Production in Agriculture Creation of employment opportunities in both pre-harvest and post-harvest operations iii.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understanding these dynamics and how to evaluate these new light solutions is important for greenhouse growers. Tailoring light to your cultivars Finetuning your lighting strategy according to cultivar is essential to greenhouse production, as light responses are notoriously cultivar-specific. Why does it matter?

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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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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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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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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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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Customer to Enhance Precision and Efficiency in Greenhouse Tomato Cultivation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. The company now starts with Source.ag solutions to streamline data collection and data analysis. The post Mexico: Finka Becomes Source.ag

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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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Global Agtech Initiative

JUNE 3, 2025

Nicknamed 'Louie' by its R&D team, the autonomous plant-lowering robot optimizes one of greenhouse farming's most labor-intensive tasks. The post EU: Arugga Shipping First Plant Lowering Robots in Europe appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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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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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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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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Agric4profits

APRIL 24, 2025

This article covers greenhouse gas emissions, their types, effects on the environment, and sources. What Are Greenhouse Gases? Understanding the role of these gases and how they impact climate change is crucial for developing strategies to reduce them.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

MARCH 16, 2025

Crop improvements from 19612015 resulted in less cropland expansion, lower greenhouse gas emissions and fewer extinctions. Adoption of improved crop varieties limited biodiversity losses, terrestrial carbon emissions, and cropland expansion in the tropics. Right, so what we need is more of the same?

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Food Politics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Comment: The relative contributions of animal foods to greenhouse gas production are under debate. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the decision to publish the results.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 29, 2025

In addition to serving as fundamental, worldwide source of high-quality food and feed, legume crops contribute to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, as they release 57 times less GHG… Read More » Roles and Benefits of Legumes in the Soil

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At the same time, agriculture is a major contributor to the climate crisis, producing one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Civil Eats has long been committed to covering the intersection of the food system and climate change.

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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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Far Eastern Agriculture

MAY 6, 2025

The continual development of AI technologies has opened up potential for their use in various farming systems, including greenhouses As agriculture continues to be one of the top revenue generating sectors in Africa, the popularity of greenhouse systems has seen a significant increase in recent years.

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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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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space. Instead, theyre taking shape in greenhouses located in dense urban areas and in shipping containers at schools and workplaces. Despite what many think, these farms arent necessarily filling skyscrapers.

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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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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 12, 2025

Launches New Product Tiers to Accelerate AI Adoption in Greenhouse Operations appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, today announces the release of three new product tiers, […] The post Source.ag

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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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Far Eastern Agriculture

MARCH 11, 2025

Site Waspik has managed to execute all its activities in the scope 1 & 2 roadmap, and in 2024 has reduced their greenhouse gas emissions from operations to zero. In addition to this, all natural gas has been replaced by biogas and total electricity used is renewable.

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CalCAN

MAY 21, 2025

California loses an average of 50,000 acres of farmland annually, primarily to urban and suburban development, which increases greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates farmland access and food security challenges.

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