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Fieldin Selected for Western Growers Innovation Showcase at Forbes AgTech Summit

Fieldin is excited to be one of the 15 agtechs selected for the Western Growers Innovation Showcase at this year’s Forbes AgTech Summit. The event will be held June 26-27 in Salinas, Calif., bringing together “600 global agriculture leaders and entrepreneurs to tackle some of the world’s most critical challenges,” Forbes notes. If you’re attending the event, be ...

Jun. 7, 2019

By Fieldin

The effectiveness of Humate GreenOK winter wheat

In order to increase the yields of the crop, traditionally around the world special attention is paid to nutrition regulation issues. It is therefore necessary to study and develop methods to improve productivity and quality of agricultural products without increasing the rate of fertilizer. One of these techniques is “biological correction” of plant growth, which focused on ...

Apr. 30, 2018

By GreenOK

FIERAGRICOLA: An increasingly international event covering animal farming, markets, sub-contracting and bio-energy

The VeronaFiere exhibition dedicated to the primary sector is second on a European scale for its cost/contact ratio, immediately behind Agritechnica in Hannover. Fieragricola this year expects more than 250 buyers from 35 countries. All the mainstays of the event are stronger than ever: Agrimeccanica, Zoosystem, Multi-function Exhibition, Agriservice, Bioenergy Expo. Not to forget precision ...

Jan. 1, 2010

By Veronafiere

Minister ZAIA inaugurates the 109th FIERAGRICOLA - Recovery for consumption and prices. GMO: Open debate

The Minister for Agricultural Policies, Luca Zaia, accompanied by the Under-secretary for Health, Francesca Martini. The keyword, after a difficult 2009 for Italian agriculture, is "optimism". And facts and figures of Fieragricola confirm that sector experts expect a turnaround. Zaia unveiled the New Holland world premiere and (also) spoke about GMO: "I oppose GMO and we will take legal action ...

Feb. 4, 2010

By Veronafiere

AWIA Supporting AG Students with Conference Scholarships

Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) will be providing seven student scholarships for the 2018 AWiA Conference. AWiA President Ms Sarah Parker said she the organisation was committed to supporting ag students and young people to gain personal and professional development alongside leaders in the industry. The conference, Looking Back, Looking Forward, celebrating 25 years of AWiA will be held ...

Jul. 11, 2018

By Australian Women in Agriculture Ltd

Societies to participate in science and engineering festival

Top researchers and celebrities in science and engineering, along with stage shows, up-close interaction and hands-on exhibits from the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America are a few of the highlights expected at the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo hosted by Lockheed Martin and set for April 28-29, 2012 in ...

Apr. 25, 2012

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Environmental entrepreneurs: Mexico’s Alibio harnesses the power of microbes

A Mexican company uses microbes to reduce chemicals used in agriculture and water treatment. What do bacteria have to do with clean water and sustainable agriculture? Mexican entrepreneur Alfredo Suárez Rivero has built his business, AliBio, around the ability of bacteria and other microbes to treat wastewater and reduce the use of polluting chemicals in the agriculture and aquaculture ...

Mar. 30, 2011

By World Resources Institute WRI

Launch of € 4 million fund for new applications in smart agriculture

On 15th September, the SmartAgriFood accelerator officially launched a €4 million open call for SMEs and web-entrepreneurs to develop a new generation of smart agriculture applications and services building on FIWARE technology. These new ICT products will be designed for use by farmers and food producers to help them increase productivity while minimising their environmental footprint. ...

Sep. 15, 2014

By Wageningen University and Research Centre

Ag Innovator Terramera Wins US$1 Million in Funding at First-ever Nutrien-Radicle Challenge Canada

Canadian agriculture and food technology companies Terramera and Livestock Water Recycling emerged victorious to claim USD$1.25 million after the final pitching competition in the Nutrien-Radicle Challenge on October 1 and 2 in Saskatoon. Terramera of Vancouver, BC, took home the US$1 million prize in the growth-stage category. The company develops high-performance natural alternatives to ...

Oct. 2, 2019

By Green Energy Futures Ltd.

NRDC announces winners of the 2013 Growing Green Awards

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today celebrates four remarkable food vanguards for their pioneering efforts to create healthier and more sustainable food systems at the fifth annual Growing Green Awards. The winners, who are leaders in tackling antibiotic resistance on farms, infusing urban areas with fresh produce in corner stores, championing business innovation in organic ...

Apr. 4, 2013

By Natural Resources Defense Council

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