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06 Sep 14:57

The Benefits of AI in Precision Planting for Sustainable Agriculture - anyuakmedia.com

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A short description of how AI (artificial intelligence) can benefit agriculture in the future.

... facilitate the integration of precision planting with other sustainable farming techniques, such as conservation agriculture and agroforestry.
06 Sep 14:52

Sustainable farming tips and practices in 2023 | Bunbury Mail

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A description of 4 sustainable farming systems that will be important for combating climate change

Conservation agriculture. A method of preserving the quality of the land, conservation farming intends to restrict mechanical disturbance so that ...
06 Sep 14:35

Reimagining Food Security Through Sustainable Agriculture and Reduced Food Waste

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An important article on Food Security and Food waste and what is being planned to overcome the problems of climate change.

3 (2015): 29–37. Jefline Kodzwa, J. Gotosa, and Justice Nyamangara, “Mulching Is the Most Important of the Three Conservation Agriculture Principles ...
06 Sep 14:29

What's the link between two-wheel tractors and elephants? | Krishak Jagat

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An interesting article that looks at the benefits of 2-wheel tractors in Africa and the impact on the environment but also reducing labor drudgery.

CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa. CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption ...
06 Sep 14:03

Conservation Agriculture building climate change resilience in Savannah Region

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A summary of the benefits and issues with CA in Ghana that has some interesting information.

Conservation Agriculture practices are soil management techniques that minimise the disturbance of the soil's structure, conserve soil and water, ...
06 Sep 13:56

Tillage and climate change: Cultivating change - The Zimbabwe Independent

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A Canadian article that explains why tillage although useful needs to be changed because of climate change.

This includes adopting conservation agriculture, ecosystem-based approaches, and integrated water management. Policy and institutional support are ...
06 Sep 13:46

What is regenerative agriculture? - Landscape News

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If you are interested in what Regenerative Agriculture is, then read this short article that also suggests CA is an important practice.

Conservation agriculture is based on soil management practices such as mulching and manuring, along with crop management practices like improved ...
06 Sep 13:39

Noble Blade's Roots Still Influence No-Till Future

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An alternate way of reducing soil degradation through minimal tillage that is highlighted in this article for dry windy areas of Canada

Noble's impact on conservation agriculture is still felt today as Western Canada became a world leader in the adoption of no-till.
06 Sep 13:34

Zimbabwe's climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy | SEI

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Zimbabwe's approach is much better than USAID promoting deep tillage in Kenya. A link to this article is available.

Improved biodiversity: conservation agriculture and better managing natural forest could improve soil quality and reduce wildlife losses.
06 Sep 13:29

USAID advocates for deep-tillage farming technology - Kenya News Agency

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Breaking plow pans once may be useful but deep tillage or any tillage is probably the last thing needed if soil health is what is needed.

Speaking at the same event, the Department of Agriculture Chief Officer, Mr. Daniel Ndolo, said this conservation agriculture will improve crop ...
05 Sep 15:39

Appropriate farm scale mechanization can aid in agroecological transformation - CIMMYT

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An important article from CIMMYT on the importance of appropriate farm mechanization to improve efficiency but also reduce the drudgery of farming.

Building on the findings of the completed ACIAR-funded project Farm Mechanization and Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification ...
05 Sep 15:36

World on verge of severe climate-induced famines - The Herald

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A scary article on famines caused by climate change.

The Pfumvudza/Intwasa is a conservation agriculture scheme that was adopted by the Government to boost yields especially for communal and ...
05 Sep 15:28

Glyphosate ban will have economic impacts on European agriculture but effects are ... - Nature

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Interested in the importance of Glyphosate in food production? This is an interesting published article on the subject

For example, soil tillage practices such as conservation agriculture or other forms of no- or reduced-tillage are often linked to the use of ...
05 Sep 15:15

Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture - OPP.Today -

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A short piece on climate change and why it is important to adapt to it and involve stakeholders

Sustainable agricultural practices, such as conservation agriculture and agroforestry, are also being promoted to enhance resilience and reduce ...
05 Sep 15:12

American Farmland Trust And Sierra View Solutions Release Report On Carbon Market Programs

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An article that writes about the importance of carbon markets and mentions why farmers are not applying.

AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message.
05 Sep 15:00

A Mexican farm research program gains praise and interest for use abroad - CIMMYT

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A brief report on the successful CIMMYT MasAgro project in Mexico where new germplasm and resource conserving practices are being adopted

Service centers for the rental and repair of conservation agriculture machinery are helping to spread practices such as zero tillage and residue ...
05 Sep 14:56

How China's Mountain Farmers are Coping with Climate Change - New Security Beat

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An interesting article on what Chinese farmers in mountain areas are adapting to climate change

Women in these mountainous regions are already doing conservation agriculture that the international community is urging China to do.
05 Sep 14:52

Regional stakeholders' dialogue strengthens conservation agriculture awareness

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An FAO meeting convened in Africa to strengthen farmer awareness of CA

Conservation Agriculture (CA) serves as a key strategy for expanding climate-smart agriculture, particularly in mitigating water stress during ...
05 Sep 14:48

Smallholder Mexican farmers adopt resource-conserving innovations: slowly and in bits

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An interesting article on adoption of new technologies in Mexico

Small-scale farmers in Mexico often adopt conservation agriculture innovations gradually and piecemeal, to fit their diverse agroecological and ...
05 Sep 14:39

Adopting the No-Till System: Conservation Agriculture in Argentina

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A good article on adoption of CA in Argentina that describes the reasons for adoption and benefits.

Currently, more than 740000 acres of agricultural land in Iran is currently managed with the conservation agriculture approach.
02 May 00:28

Pioneers & Champions of No-Till & Conservation Ag from Across the World

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This article in the No-Till Farmer magazine lists the champions of NT and CA across the World

He is also an active promoter of conservation agriculture in Spain as well as in European agricultural policy. Saidi Mkomwa. Saidi Mkomwa is a ...
02 May 00:24

Embrace the messy garden, and other secrets of conservation farming in your own backyard

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An article on using CA in your own backyard that explains the principles of CA and regenerative agriculture

And all that work has paid off. Easter has been testing his soil since 1995, when he started adapting the principles of conservation agriculture in ...
02 May 00:16

Iran Needs No-Till to Combat Water Scarcity Crisis

Promoting conservation agriculture farming practices that involve minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover and the use of crop rotations to ...
02 May 00:12

Microbes on the farm: a solution for climate change? - Financial Times

0 60 40 20 Conservation agriculture in the region, % 0 200 100 50 150 Conservation agriculture cropland area, mn hectares Asia Asia Australia and ...
02 May 00:09

Soil's Key Role in Fighting Climate Change in U.S. and Chinese Agriculture - New Security Beat

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Rattan Lal, 2020 World Food Prize winner talks about what is needed to combat climate change and the importance of managing soils including using CA

Themes of conservation agriculture and the role of soils in ... Some farmers in China started practicing conservation agriculture in the mid-1980s ...
02 May 00:00

No-Tillers Recognized for 2023 Regional Conservation Legacy Award - No-Till Farmer

KEYWORDS American Soybean Association ASA conservation ag conservation agriculture Conservation Legacy Award Les Seiler Lori Dabbs Michael ...
01 May 19:09

Conservation Ag's Scientific Production 1990-2021 - No-Till Farmer

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The No-Till Farmer organization has lots of good information on CA. This article shows how CA has increased in popularity in US fro m 1990-2021.

A literature review by Subhradip Bhattacharjee, published in Sustainability, How Did Research on Conservation Agriculture Evolve over the Years?
17 Jan 20:53

Controlling Weeds With No-Till Agriculture Methods - Farmers Review Africa

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Weed control is an important factor to be considered in CA. This is an article on ways to do this.

Conservation agriculture emphasizes sound environmental practices but still allows chemical herbicides, especially until weed control establishes.
17 Jan 20:46

Soil health: crucial for future food production - Farmer's Weekly

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An article explaining the importance of improving soil health and ways to accomplish this.

According to Dr Hendrik Smith, conservation agriculture facilitator, 95% of food production is estimated to rely directly or indirectly on soil.
17 Jan 20:22

Two-wheel tractors transform smallholder farming communities in Masvingo - CIMMYT

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The introduction of two-wheel tractors into Zimbabwe to reduce he drudgery of agriculture

... addressing farmers in Masvingo, emphasizing that for conservation agriculture, mechanized equipment is a labor-saving technology.