sustainable agriculture practices

There is great importance to sustainable farming

The Importance of Sustainable Farming

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Agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. It leads to deforestation for land conversion and methane emissions from livestock. The importance of sustainable farming becomes more relevant with the growing need for socially and environmentally responsible industrial practices. Three key goals are incorporated into sustainable agriculture; a healthy environment, profitability, and social and […]

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability
As we pursue a thrivable future, we must commit to improving agricultural practices

Green Technology: Improving Agricultural Practices

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Human civilisation and agriculture are in sync. Agriculture is the process by which humans grow, process and procure plants. This started at the very beginning of human civilisation (Orsini & D’Ostuni, 2022). However, the rapid restructuring of the agricultural landscape, a decrease in soil fertility, loss of biodiversity (leading to alterations of biogeochemical cycles), pest

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How stricter animal welfare laws benefit everyone.

Better Animal Welfare Laws Benefit Everyone

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A Thrivable society aims to create wellbeing for all life on Earth. A truly Thrivable society is one in which both environmental and social sustainability are pursued in a holistic manner. We must go beyond mere sustainability to ensure ecological and social well-being. It’s no secret that the state of animal welfare on the planet, taken

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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Remote Sensing: A Smarter Way for Sustainable Agriculture

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The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are playing larger roles in smart farming systems. Smart agriculture uses remote sensing technology to track and predict crop productivity, environmental conditions, and allow for smart machinery control. These improvements can significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector.Unfortunately, 8.9 per cent of the

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Methane in our food value chain: What can we do about it?

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What is methane gas and why is it harmful? Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas emitted by anthropogenic (human-induced) as well as by natural sources. It has a direct influence on climate, but also a number of indirect effects on human health, crop yields, and the quality and productivity of vegetation through its role as

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