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A new app, “Producer Connect,” has been launched to help farmers report and analyze fertilizer use, compare their practices with peers, and identify cost-saving opportunities while protecting groundwater. Overapplication of nitrogen has long been a problem, contributing to unsafe nitrate levels in drinking water.
The study, published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal, revealed that the pH level of fertilizers, rather than the type of zinc compound, significantly influences zinc solubility and availability to crops.
The researchers discovered a simpler way to enable food crops like corn and rice to fix nitrogen directly from the air using sunlight, by genetically modifying them with seven key genes.
A Denmark-based startup has developed a technology that allows farmers to produce ammonia fertilizer using renewable energy. NitroVolt’s technology, which could fit inside a standard shipping container, converts electricity and air into ammonia, offering a sustainable alternative to the traditional Haber-Bosch process.
Acquisition strengthens capabilities in plant and animal breeding programs.
The Berlin-based AgTech startup Klim has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round to support the expansion of its regenerative farming platform internationally. The platform helps farmers transition to practices that reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and improve soil health.
The report titled “The Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” prepared by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), demonstrates the potential for U.S. agriculture to offset its carbon footprint and contribute positively to climate change mitigation.
An Australian-led initiative secures a slot on a lunar lander to test agriculture beyond Earth.
Findings represent the first peer-reviewed evidence of gene-edited microbes significantly contributing to nitrogen supply in commercial corn production.
Its Flying Autonomous Robots employ advanced AI, machine learning, and computer vision to address agricultural labor shortages. These robots enhance the efficiency and quality of harvesting by ensuring minimal damage to fruits and selecting only the ripest for picking.
Exploring the path of regenerative organic farming and its impact on sustainable agriculture.
As the machinery market faces unprecedented challenges, opportunities emerge for farmers seeking cost-effective upgrades.
The competition, funded by Empire State Development and administered by Cornell University, awarded a total of $3 million to seven startups.
Yara’s new low-carbon solution helps Cooxupé reduce its environmental impact, responding to global market demands.
The grant will support Innovafeed’s production of insect-based organic fertilizers in Decatur, Illinois. This funding is part of the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), which aims to boost domestic fertilizer production, enhance rural economies, and provide American farmers with sustainable options.
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Europe is falling behind in this field. The concerns 30 years ago was reasonable. Now not so much. We need crops that can survive in a more extreme future climate. Handle droughts and hot weather better. Crops that are less tasty to pests like hogs and deere.
Gene-edited crops set for groundbreaking European trials
