Sustainable agriculture refers to farming practices that understand and are conscious of the effects farming has on an ecosystem.
News / #farming Food & Agriculture RSPO’s next frontier: Scaling sustainable palm oil in Asia’s emerging markets About one-fifth of global palm oil is certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, but growth has plateaued. Chief Joseph D’Cruz explains why 100 per cent certification...
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One interesting takeaway from the group is the idea that robotics -- from milking machines to self-driving tractors -- will handle more of the physical side of farming, freeing farmers to devote more time to resource management and other sustainability goals. The marriage of cutting edge technolo...
Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture believes farms can improve both their bottom line and environmental concerns by following 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The 4Rs are choosing the right nutrient source to apply, at the right rate, in the right place and at the right time. ...
They play a crucial role in climate-smart agriculture and have a multifaceted approach by promoting sustainable and resilient crop production and reducing the environmental footprint of conventional farming practices. Our biostimulants have been shown to: Create adaptability to climate variability ...
In both discourses, we see an almost complete absence of animals, despite them often being understood as essential for closing the nutrient cycle in the farming landscape and minimizing the need for external inputs (an exception among the highly cited AE articles is ref. 25). Today’s food ...
The seafood industry feels the need for sustainable aquaculture to counter setbacks and increase production. The aquaculture farmers lost money last year when white spot and EHP diseases reduced the shrimp output. This year, the fear of diseases has led many to stock less in farms. “Little impr...
The notion of food security is a global phenomenon that impinges on every human. Efforts to increase productivity and yields have historically degraded the environment and reduced biodiversity and ecosystem services, with the significant impact on the poor. Sustainable agriculture—farming in sustainable ...
Small scale farming and micro farms can still produce enough food for self-sufficient living. You can be totally self-sufficient on less than an acre. Learn how here.