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How AMAGGI Uses Planet Data to Take Sustainable Agriculture to the Next Level

Planet Pulse

Sustainable production requires measures such as reducing the use of pesticides. Each decision about how to maximize sustainable production requires a level of insight that can be difficult to access. With over 411,000 hectares of annually productive planted area, AMAGGI is committed to sustainable practices. Leveraging over 8.7

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UN report: People have wrecked 40% of all the land on Earth

Grist

organization, said that for too long, people have mined the earth, used its resources, and thoughtlessly discarded the rest. Thiaw said humanity must abandon this approach and adopt a more sustainable mindset of management. The authors used “restoration” to refer to sustainable management of land and water.

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'Miracle crop': Tesco works with suppliers to increase fava bean production

Business Green

Supermarket claims fava beans could help promote healthy soils and cut emissions by locking in soil carbon and replacing some of the soy used in animal feed. It really could be a miracle crop in terms of improving sustainability across our food system".

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Meat Industry Climate Claims – Criticisms and Concerns

DeSmogBlog

Sustainable farming campaigners such as the U.K. Sustainable farming campaigners such as the U.K. Animal agriculture isn’t a serious driver of climate change’ Meat industry leaders are increasingly marketing meat as sustainable, arguing that meat production in countries such as the U.S.

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DIY sweet treats for Valentines Day

AGreenLiving

Remember that strawberries usually top the dirty dozen list of produce that you should buy organic, so shop accordingly. If you’re concerned about sustainable practices in the floral industry, the internet provides a few tools. Rainforest Alliance monitors South America , with more than 1.3

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Investors say agroforestry isn’t just climate friendly — it’s profitable

GreenBiz

According to a growing body of scientific research, incorporating trees into farmland benefits everything from soil health to crop production to the climate. For the past few years, private sector interest in "sustainable" and "climate-friendly" efforts has skyrocketed. Flows to sustainable funds in the U.S.

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Investors say agroforestry isn’t just climate friendly — it’s profitable

AGreenLiving

According to a growing body of scientific research, incorporating trees into farmland benefits everything from soil health to crop production to the climate. ” For the past few years, private sector interest in “sustainable” and “climate-friendly” efforts has skyrocketed. This was no esoteric inquiry.