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Downtown - Columbus:
Franklin County Agricultural Society
How can we feed a nation without big agriculture?
Food hubs are an innovative solution for repairing the farmer-consumer relationship and feeding the nation.
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Go Large-Scale
Regenerative agriculture needs to be centered around livestock in order to be optimized, and the easiest way to do that is by adding chickens.
How Open Data is Closing the Hunger Gap
The Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition Summit will address the use of open data in combating hunger and showcase innovative success stories.
Microplastics in agricultural soils: A reason to worry?
Microplastics are increasingly seen as an environmental problem of global proportions. While the focus to date has been on microplastics in the ocean and their effects on marine life, microplastics in soils have largely been overlooked. Researchers are concerned about the lack of knowledge regarding potential consequences of microplastics in agricultural landscapes from application of sewage sludge.
Can Traditional Agriculture Restore the Reef?
Ninety percent of the land was covered with invasive weeds. But that degraded land could hold the key to restoring the reef on the island of Oʻahu. Just add agriculture.
Earthworm Types and Benefits to Soil Fertility and Plants in Agriculture
Earthworm benefits to the soil, include enhancement of soil structure, nutrients increase, etc. Talks about earthworm types are anecic, endogeic and epigeic. Earthworm by its activities in the soil, add many immense benefits like enhancement of soil structure, nutrients increase, better drainage, etc.
How to rehab our soil for a changing climate
Agriculture is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases, but a deep dig into new data shows that climate solutions may be hidden in our soil.
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Future for Midwest Agriculture?
The use of flood and center pivot irrigation of crops via the waters of the Ogallala Aquifer is as hot a discussion topic as the current drought.<br>To many who mine the aquifer to make a living, trying to keep a profitable way of life sustainable in a time when the broader public is seeking more conservation of resources yet wanting inexpensive, plentiful and safe food is problematic.<br>Is subsurface drip irrigation the answer? Continue reading →
Can Investing in Agriculture Improve Environmental Practices?
Both Institutional investors and private capital funds invest in farmland acquisition to provide multiple benefits. It is a portfolio diversification strategy, due to its long-term appreciation val…
Visitors on IFDC tour learn about farming technology
IFDC is currently conducting “Advances in Agricultural Production, Water and Nutrient Management,” a workshop designed for innovative farmers, agronomists, soil scientists, researchers …
What Does Regenerative Agriculture Mean?
Soil degradation, in both quantity and quality, is a global problem, and the implications are pretty massive: the balance of our climate, ecosystems, food se...
How urban soil farming could help feed more people
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization says much of our planet’s soil is under threat from activities such as farming and urban sprawl. But a number of projects in Canada and the U.S. are getting city-dwellers to think differently about soil - and even make their own.
Measure of age in soil nitrogen could help precision agriculture
What's good for crops is not always good for the environment. Nitrogen, a key nutrient for plants, can cause problems when it leaches into water supplies. University of Illinois engineers developed a model to calculate the age of nitrogen in corn and soybean fields, which could lead to improved fertilizer application techniques to promote crop growth while reducing leaching.
How farmers’ business partners benefit from conservation
Agricultural lenders, crop insurers and landowners are critical to scaling conservation. Why it's in their financial interest to do so.
'Kiss the Ground' Shows How Soil Health Can Save Us From Climate Crisis
Documentary film "Kiss the Ground" examines the broken state of industrial agriculture and proposes a radically simple solution to increase food security and reverse the climate crisis.
How to build your expertise: Agriculture
Devex highlights some of the skills critical to building your expertise in the agriculture sector, according to global development professionals in the field.
Why Invest in Agriculture?
Agriculture has always been considered as a secure investment option because of growing demand versus limited supply. Learn how you can generate annua
Top 4 Trends Impacting Agricultural Communications
Are you worried about the direction that agricultural communications has taken in the last year? If so, you're not alone. I've had many conversations with friends in the industry who are having trouble understanding all the changes. I have thought about it a lot since the trends or factors impact
3 Trends Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers Are Preparing For
Bottom line instead of brand loyalty. Tractors and harvesters will look more like computers. Data will drive productivity. These are just a few of the realities that equipment manufacturers will have to contend with over the next
How agricultural lenders can boost climate resilience
Report details climate risk to farm lending sector and opportunities to support long-term profitability
