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Monitoring for flood management

Envirotec Magazine

Historically, floodplains have been exploited for agricultural and urban development, which has increased the exposure of people, property and other infrastructure to floods. These land use techniques are designed to reduce the soil compaction which increases run-off. Conveyance. They also enable more species to move between habitats.

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How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop

GreenBiz

The berry grows best in boggy, water-soaked soil that can’t be used for many other crops. It's a symbiotic relationship," said Chris Ferzli, director of global corporate affairs and communications for Ocean Spray, the well-known agricultural co-operative, which generates annual revenue of about $2 billion. "The

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Planet’s Data Helps Establish Scientific Rigor for SMARTFARM Carbon Monitoring Program

Planet Pulse

Not only does this incredibly productive landscape provide this alternative, but research reveals that this agricultural land has immense potential to mitigate emissions through sustainable management and carbon monitoring practices. . Satellite data can provide useful information of crop and soil above ground.

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Planet Partners Enable Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

Planet Pulse

Notably, we are seeing a transformation in sustainable agriculture across Europe. Our partner Sinergise , a leading developer platform for earth observation (EO) data, is powering the European Union-backed Sentinel Hub. In the last few months, we have been thrilled to see how our partnerships are enabling impact around the world.

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How carbon-smart farming is catalyzing the big bucks needed to transform the way America eats

GreenBiz

I’ve come to Stone House Farm from Brooklyn to learn more about how regenerative agriculture — the nature-based approach to farming generating all kinds of buzz around its climate mitigation potential — actually works. Early research also indicates farmers using these techniques can reap long-term financial gains. .

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Sustainability challenges in agriculture Outdoor agriculture (pasture and cropland) occupies around half of the planet’s habitable land, and so-called modern agricultural practices have enabled the production of increased food volumes at relatively low prices. billion people by 2050.

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Innovative sanitation solution is crowned winner of VERGE Accelerate contest

GreenBiz

On the last day of VERGE 20, five startups that won lightning-round pitch sessions during the Food, Carbon, Circular, Energy and Transport conference competed for the vote of the viewers. Harvested vapor will provide pure water to the local hospital and dried urine salts will fertilize local agriculture.". Myisha Majumder.