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Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. While humans started gathering grains at least 105,000 years ago, nascent farmers only began planting them around 11,500 years ago. Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago. Plants were independently cultivated in at least 11 regions of the world. In the 20th century, industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures came to dominate agricultural output. As of 2021, small farms produce about one-third of the world's food, but large farms are prevalent.The largest 1% of farms in the world are greater than 50 hectares (120 acres) and operate more than 70% of the world's farmland.Nearly 40% of agricultural land is found on farms larger than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres).[2] However, five of every six farms in the world consist of fewer than 2 hectares (4.9 acres), and take up only around 12% of all agricultural land.[2] Farms and farming greatly influence rural economics and greatly shape rural society, effecting both the direct agricultural workforce and broader businesses that support the farms #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

🚜Exploring key interventions in sustainable agriculture💡 🌿 Diversification of crops for soil health and resilience 🌾🌻 🌱 Conservation tillage to reduce soil erosion and improve water retention 💧 🌿 Integrated pest management for natural pest control 🐞🌿 🌱 Agroforestry practices to promote biodiversity and carbon sequestration 🌳🌍 Let's delve deeper: water management precision agriculture Sustainable livestock practices #SustainableAgriculture #CropDiversification #ConservationTillage #PestManagement #Agroforestry #WaterManagement #PrecisionAgriculture #LivestockPractices #BiodiversityConservation #ClimateResilience #SoilHealth #CarbonSequestration #GreenRevolution #FutureOfFarming #FoodSecurity

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Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products.[1] Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. While humans started gathering grains at least 105,000 years ago, nascent farmers only began planting them around 11,500 years ago. Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago. Plants were independently cultivated in at least 11 regions of the world. In the 20th century, industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures came to dominate agricultural output. As of 2021, small farms produce about one-third of the world's food, but large farms are prevalent.[2] The largest 1% of farms in the world are greater than 50 hectares (120 acres) and operate more than 70% of the world's farmland.[2] Nearly 40% of agricultural land is found on farms larger than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres).[2] However, five of every six farms in the world consist of fewer than 2 hectares (4.9 acres), and take up only around 12% of all agricultural land.[2] Farms and farming greatly influence rural economics and greatly shape rural society, effecting both the direct agricultural workforce and broader businesses that support the farms and farming populations. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products.[1] Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. While humans started gathering grains at least 105,000 years ago, nascent farmers only began planting them around 11,500 years ago. Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago. Plants were independently cultivated in at least 11 regions of the world. In the 20th century, industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures came to dominate agricultural output. As of 2021, small farms produce about one-third of the world's food, but large farms are prevalent.[2] The largest 1% of farms in the world are greater than 50 hectares (120 acres) and operate more than 70% of the world's farmland.[2] Nearly 40% of agricultural land is found on farms larger than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres).[2] However, five of every six farms in the world consist of less than 2 hectares (4.9 acres) and take up only around 12% of all agricultural land.[2] Farms and farming greatly influence rural economics and greatly shape rural society, effecting both the direct agricultural workforce and broader businesses that support the farms and farming populations #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Traceability is a key component of modern agricultural practices, ensuring food safety and enhancing market access. But what exactly is traceability? It involves tracking the journey of agricultural products from the farm to the consumer. This system records each stage of production, processing, and distribution, enabling precise tracking of products. By doing so, traceability helps prevent contamination, manage recalls efficiently, and meet consumer demand for transparency. Understanding and implementing effective traceability can significantly boost the reputation and safety of agricultural products. To understand more on this topic, visit Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. *Source agriculture.gov.au

Interest in climate change mitigation has broadened from energy to livestock and now finally to rice cultivation. A huge appreciation to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan as one of the investors to make this a reality. Solutions include: 💡New rice production methods that do not require continual flooding of paddies (note that it is the bacteria living in the water, not the rice, that produces the majority of the GHGs) 💡Technologies that enhance the profitability for farmers, of these production methods eg mechanization and especially bred rice varieties 💡income earning opportunities for rice straw to prevent burning and creating biochar Key insights: 🌾 Rice is the 2nd largest agricultural GHG emitter (after livestock) 🌾 Rice has 4 times the ability to reduce GHG emissions compared to 🐄livestock. => This means that if you want to reduce GHG emissions through agriculture, and if you want to have big impact, there are 2 ways to do this - through livestock and rice. Kazuki Saito

Crop Rotation: planting different crops in the same field in sequential seasons or years. Agroforestry: integration of trees or shrubs with crops and/or livestock on the same piece of land. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): a holistic approach to pest management that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical control methods. Learned something new? Share with your farmer friend! #AgrobioticFarming #sustainability #sustainablefarming #agriculture #farming #farmers #farmingtips

New on the blog - a really interesting piece (we think) about sustainability in farming. The post explains practices like agroforestry and silvopasture, and how they can benefit productivity AND sustainability. Standout fact from the post: did you know that 60% of mammals on the planet are livestock, while just 4% are wild? (The remaining 36% are humans). That blew our minds! https://lnkd.in/encbs4bJ #blogpost #sustainability #farming

A recent Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ABARES report details the economic impacts of pest animals and weeds on Australian agriculture, emphasising their substantial costs. It reveals: Costs: Weeds incur $4.344 billion annually in control and losses, exceeding pest animals' $866 million cost. Industry Impact: Varies by industry; weeds majorly affect cropping, and pest animals impact livestock. Trends: Increase in management costs, decrease in agricultural losses compared to past studies. Regional Impact: New South Wales, Western Australia, and Victoria face significant costs, especially from weeds. For Landcare NSW, addressing the high costs of biosecurity risks involves strategically allocating resources to combat the most economically detrimental pests and weeds, and enhancing collaboration with local communities, industries and NSW Government for, their effective management. See the report here: https://bit.ly/47Tom59