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Women in Benchmark, who make a difference in aquaculture: Rosana Estevez
This month our Salmon Ova Quality Manager, Rosana Estévez talks, about why aquaculture is a much more attractive industry for women than it used to be and what diversity means to her. What attracted you to the aquaculture industry? Aquaculture is an industry that, despite having developed over many years, still has room for innovation with sustainability as its ultimate goal. Science is ...
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Urban Crop Solutions Ranked #4 in Fact Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies
Urban Crop Solutions has been named the fourth Most Innovative company in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by Fast Company. The only indoor farming company to be named in this category, it stood out for the launch of PharmSpeeTM – a platform enabling the use of plants, instead of animal cells or synthetic materials, for the production of ingredients for the biopharmaceutical, life ...
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Lifeasible Updated Its Offerings for Insecticidal Proteins
Lifeasible, a leading provider of innovative agricultural solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion and enhancement of its offerings for insecticidal proteins. With a commitment to sustainable and effective pest control, Lifeasible continues to develop and provide cutting-edge solutions to address the challenges faced by farmers and growers worldwide. Insect pests pose a significant threat ...
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Farming for Water With Severn Trent
It’s an inescapable fact these days that freshwater ecosystems around the UK are being put under increasing amounts of pressure, with climate change, extreme weather events, population growth, urbanisation, water mismanagement and pollution all taking their toll on both water quality and water quantity. One of the leading sources of impact is agriculture, with river health affected by the ...
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Terra Agri Service by Terra Drone Indonesia and Palm Oil Plantations Digitizes Fertilizer Process
Terra Drone Indonesia, a subsidiary of Terra Drone Corporation, proudly announces its agreement on a business contract in collaboration with some of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia and leaders in sustainable palm oil production. This strategic collaboration aims to modernize fertilizer management as part of Terra Drone Indonesia’s ‘Terra Agri’ agricultural service. The ...
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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change. They recently welcomed researchers from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food ...
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Post-Harvest Loss: Factors And How To Solve It
In our globalized world, we are all interconnected in one way or another. It means that what we do affects other people and the environment somehow. One of the ways we affect the environment is through food production and consumption. There is a lot of waste created in this process, called post-harvest loss. Post-harvest loss is the loss of food that occurs after it is harvested. Food does not ...
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Duo promoted at award-winning AgTech business Light Science Technologies
Two members of staff at AgTech company Light Science Technologies (LST) have been promoted across two key departments, as the business goes from strength to strength. Linzi Naisbitt has been promoted to Business Development Manager after two years with the Derby-based firm that provides sensor and lighting technology for indoor farming, including vertical farming and greenhouses. Linzi ...
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Balancing Act: Reconciling the Laws of Minimum and the Maximum
Does going to the extreme in fertilizer application overcome yield limitations? When it comes to plant development and yield, imbalance is more likely to threaten soil health, production and your pocketbook. Instead, achieving nutrient balance is crucial to crop success. With that in mind, we reflect on the often-perceived conflicting theories – Liebig’s Law of Minimum and ...
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Women in Benchmark, who make a difference in aquaculture: Berta Contreras Mutis
Since September 2023, Berta Contrera Mutis, marine chemist by profession occupies the position of General Manager in Benchmark Genetics Chile, based in the city of Puerto Varas, surrounded by lakes and mountains in the south of the country. From there, she leads a large group of professionals, which includes the operation of two piscicultures: Curacalco and Ensenada, where, after sophisticated ...
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The IOC welcomes the organisers of the QOCO competition 2024
The 16th edition of “QOCO, a trickle of extra virgin olive oil in the plate”, was presented at the IOC headquarters in Madrid on Friday 9 February. The ceremony gave the world’s olive-growing community – from Uruguay and Argentina in the West, to Japan in the East, and including Iran, which holds the presidency of the IOC Council of Members in 2024 – the opportunity ...
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First-of-its-kind haulm topper introduced for harvest ’24
Grimme UK is to introduce a new German-made three-bed folding haulm topper in time for 2024’s potato harvest. The Toppa 600 is the first-ever folding haulm topper to be built in Germany with dual two-row toppers at the rear and a two-row topper at the front, to span six rows in total. Designed for the UK’s 90cm rows, the Toppa 600 offers hydraulic depth control, a floating frame so ...
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Lam Tak Group Expands Presence with New Office in Indonesia
Lam Tak Group, a leading name in the dairy feed ingredient supply, is pleased to announce the expansion of its footprint into Indonesia, a move aimed at enhancing domestic trading capabilities and streamlining local payment transactions. Key Services Offered: Food Waste Management: Lam Tak Group specializes in the collection and responsible handling of factory-dried food waste and by-products, ...
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Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
Encouraging innovation and inclusivity in the agriculture sector was the focus of experts and other stakeholders during the “National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Digital Innovation and Inclusion” held in New Delhi. Organized as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation, it brought together research teams from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the ...
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Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry mindset
Youth is key in Malawi. According to the 2018 census, half of the population falls in the 10–35-year bracket, an age that is full of energy, creativity, and innovation and that is transitioning into the labor market. But agriculture is not generally seen as an opportunity, particularly among the youth. Rather, they perceive it as a “dirty job” that only those without any options ...
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Get Quality Agriculture Water System for Better Farming Results
The irrigation system is one of the most important parts of agriculture, and it is the life support of agriculture because without purified nutritional water, you cannot get good crops, and without an irrigation system, you cannot distribute water. Irrigation can make a big difference to your farming business. Your initial investment in agricultural water systems and purification will be ...
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Greenhouse Watering System
Building Your Own Mini-Greenhouse Can Be A Fun And Educational Experience, As Well As A Rewarding One. Especially If You’re Good With Tools. If You Are Using A Greenhouse To Initiate Transplants Or Grow Plants To Maturity, The Greenhouse Should Be Located In An Area That Will Receive The Most Sunlight. It Should Also Be Located In A Well-Ventilated Area. Avoid Building Greenhouses In ...
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Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture and GrainFox launch strategic partnership, supporting digital transformation for farmers
Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture, an innovative technology and data solutions provider, and GrainFox announced a new partnership to bring more digital grain trade and sell options to Canadian farmers, providing technology-based solutions to support the ongoing transformation of Canada’s agriculture industry. Between crop contracts, ever-changing market conditions, and the advice ...
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Agco announces sustainable test farm in North dakota
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today plans to build a state-of-the-art test farm in Casselton, North Dakota. This strategic initiative aims to develop innovative farming practices to create a truly sustainable farm, specifically focusing on precision agriculture ...
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Enhancing Crop Quality and Yield with Water Quality Sensors
The agriculture industry plays a pivotal role in supporting global food security and sustainable development. As the world’s population continues to grow, ensuring efficient crop cultivation and optimal yield becomes increasingly vital. One critical factor that directly impacts crop health and productivity is water quality. In this article, we will explore how water quality sensors have ...
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