Articles Tagged with ''sustainable farming''

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ForwardFarm knowledge platform extends to North America with new Maryland farm

The Bayer ForwardFarm knowledge platform consists of an elite group of 12 innovative, independent farms representative of their unique environments across Europe, Latin America and North America.
April 19, 2018
Fourth-generation Maryland farmer Trey Hill launched Harborview Farms, Rock Hall, Md., as part of the Bayer ForwardFarm knowledge platform, managed by Bayer’s Crop Science division.
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Study projects future of dairy industry for next 50 years

Dairy production will shift to areas with more sustainable water supplies and adequate growing seasons in response to changes in climate.
April 6, 2018
In the future, global food production systems will come under increased pressure from population growth, urbanization and climate change, according to a new review published in the Journal of Dairy Science.
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Tyson Foods announces largest land stewardship commitment made by U.S. protein provider

To reach the target, Tyson Foods expects to work with at least one third-party organization on a program to encourage corn farmers to adopt practices that reduce fertilizer use and soil loss.
April 3, 2018
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., committed to support improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company.
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BrightFarms to build 5th hydroponic greenhouse facility

The greenhouse will use an estimated 80% less water, 90% less land and 95% less shipping fuel than West Coast salad farming operations.
March 28, 2018
BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., announced plans to break ground on a sustainable greenhouse farm in Abilene, Texas, this spring, making it the company’s fifth facility in the United States.
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Cargill’s digital platform improves feed, farm management

Through the touch of a smart tablet or a computer keystroke, dairy consultants work with farmers to track key information, including milk productivity, animal health and comfort and feed formulation.
March 5, 2018
Cargill, Minneapolis, developed Dairy Enteligen, a new digital platform that unleashes the power of data and insights to help farmers improve their operations.
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