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Prototype system sniffs out soil health with results in five minutes

Envirotec Magazine

An electronic nose to sniff out soil health that will deliver results to a farmer’s phone in five minutes is being developed by PES Technologies. The company says it is able to create an aroma fingerprint from gas released by microbes in the soil. Jim Bailey of PES Technology at the Agri-TechE REAP Conference 2023.

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Unlocking the soil microbiome

Envirotec Magazine

How are data science techniques helping us better understand the microbial universe of the soil? Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics – a firm working at the intersection of biology, data science and bioinformatics – explains, and relates how this knowledge provides a more solid underpinning for sustainable agricultural innovation.

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

GreenBiz

How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop. Because the plant is actually meant to grow in the natural environment, many growing and harvesting practices already help the surrounding land and could be considered sustainable, under normal conditions. Jesse Klein. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 01:45.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

Today’s poultry farming has begun to shift from traditional, potentially damaging practices to more sustainable ones. Whether you’re a backyard chicken keeper setting up your first few poultry nesting boxes or a seasoned farmer, keeping up to date with modern practices is crucial to ensure the health and productivity of your poultry.

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The State of Sustainable Agriculture

The Environmental Blog

When it comes to sustainable agriculture, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In this article, we’ll take a look at the state of sustainable agriculture around the world. We’ll explore the challenges and successes of farmers who are working to create a more sustainable future for us all.

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The rise of on-farm AD: Seven benefits of biogas

Envirotec Magazine

By Marc McElhinney For today’s modern farmer, sustainability is at the heart of agricultural best practice. The AD process also produces an organic biofertiliser and soil conditioner, called digestate. Innovative models, like those offered by GFD, also offer different options for increased project equity or profit sharing.

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The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems

GreenBiz

The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems. Bard MBA alum Nicole Pamani recently spoke with Isaac Nichelson, CEO and co-founder at Circular Systems , about how the company’s circular production processes are helping to redefine the meaning of sustainable materials in the fashion industry. Nicole Pamani.

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