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A new agrivoltaic project aims to enlist bifacial solar panels and saffron in the effort to save small farms with new specialty crops. #agrivoltaic #bifacialsolarpanels #solararrays

Agriland Media: The role of cover crops in tillage systems #sustainableAgriculture — appears in many forms: climate smart agriculture; agroforestry; agroecology; conservation agriculture; regerative agriculture; and organic farming — overwhelming 😳, isn't it? Sustainable Agriculture (SA), good thing isn't rocket science — it involves integration of GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) such as application of #mulching #biologicalcontrol #microcatchment (Fanya Juu, Fanya Chini) and of course workers welfare is as important as using cover crops. And this post highlights the importance of #covercrops in sustainable farming which include: 1️⃣improved nutrient cycling 2️⃣reduced nitrate leaching 3️⃣improved soil structure 4️⃣reduced compaction 5️⃣increased water infiltration 6️⃣reduced risk of soil loss in periods of heavy rainfall Bottom line is matching right species of cover crops with prevailing farm biotic and abiotic factors. If done correctly, application of cover crops during farm fallow period — benefits are countless. #sustainableAgriculture #goodagriculturalpractices #covercrops

Biochar Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Pyrolysis, Gasification, Others), By Application (Agriculture - Livestock, Farming, Others, Others), COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2022 - 2028. Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from organic materials through a process called pyrolysis, which involves heating biomass (such as agricultural residues, forestry by-products, or organic waste) in the absence of oxygen. Biochar is gaining attention for its potential environmental benefits, particularly in agriculture, soil management, and carbon sequestration. IMIR Market Research Pvt. Ltd. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dx5Mu-f8 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: Cool Planet Corigin Solutions, Inc. DarkBlack Carbon DEMIO DIC Corporation Dow DuPont Earthly Biochar Eastman Elekeiroz SA Emery Oleochemicals Energiewerk Ocean Energy Pathway Envigas AB Evonik Exomad Green Explocom GK- Gekka ExxonMobil Freres Wood Frichs Pyrolysis Glanris Grassroots Biochar AB Groupe BORDET Hago Energetics Hebei Jingu Plasticizer Co.,Ltd Jiangxi East Huge Dragon Chemical Co., Ltd. Jungbunzlauer LANXESS OQ Chemicals Purinova Roquette ROWAK AG Dow Vertellus #biochar #livingsoil #soilhealth #soil #organic #sustainability #soilfoodweb #agriculture #permaculture #growyourown #notill #compost #wormcastings #microbes #regenerativeagriculture #organicgardening #knf #climatechange #healthysoil #environment #carbon #food #soilscience #farming #regenerative #cannabis #weed #farm #gardening #regenerativefarming

Due to new consumer trends, market demands and opportunities for multiple uses such as food, bioactive components, feed, fertilisers and biofuels, S. latissima has now developed into one of the most important species in aquaculture, according to this review article authored by "our very own" Maren Sæther from Seaweed Solutions. Read the full article here; https://lnkd.in/d7vy_Mkz

Imagine. Just imagine yourself not worrying about buying fertilizer in the coming farming season. Now, stop imagining; it can be real. When you get a biogas system installed, besides cooking using the gas, the system will also give you bio-fertilizer for your crops. The bio-fertilizer does not only feed your crops for high yield, it also enhances soil fertility. Now, that's more than a double win! #Biogas #SDG7AffordableAndCleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy #AfricaEnergy #cleanenergy Sistema.bio / Sistema Biobolsa

Glad to have contributed to this promising field more than 2 decades ago through establishing ICBA in U.A.E #ICBA

With new product approvals in place and fierce competition from foreign markets, the European algae market is hotting up, driven by its climate-cooling potential. The global algae products market size is estimated to surpass €8.2 billion by 2033. According to algae farming firm Global Algae: “building algae farms to stop deforestation and enable regrowth of tropical rainforests without loss of production or revenue could reduce carbon emissions by ~10 Gt CO2-eq /year.” With large-scale algae farming for feed and fuel, reducing emissions by 13 to 20 gigatons of CO2 per year.

🌱 Unlocking the Potential of Biosaline Agriculture 🌍 At Sand to Green, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of sustainable farming, even in the harshest environments. One of our recent successes in agriculture biosaline is a project in partnership with OSMOSUN® and The Salt Doctors, where we’ve been using brine with a salinity of 15g/L from our desalination machines to irrigate carefully selected halophyte species. 📸 The results after just 4 months are astounding! The photo below shows the remarkable biomass growth we’ve achieved, thanks to: 🔹 Soil preparation and amendement 🔹 Selection of the best salt-tolerant plants 🔹 A custom agroforestry model designed to maximize biomass This approach not only supports healthy plant growth but also helps in salt management. The biomass we produce stores the salt and is then harvested for uses such as animal fodder, contributing to sustainability and resource efficiency in arid regions, while extracting salt from the system. Biosaline agriculture offers immense potential for food security and ecosystem regeneration in saline-affected landscapes. We're excited to be at the forefront of these innovations! #biosalineagriculture #brinemanagement #agriculture #agroforestry #desalination

A study, led by researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University and The Academy of Science, digs deep into how the vertical distribution of light and nitrogen within maize canopies directly impacts crop yield and efficiency. By simulating virtual maize canopies, the team has shown that fine-tuning leaf area and nitrogen allocation within the canopy can significantly boost both crop yields and the efficiency with which crops use sunlight. This kind of innovation brings us one step closer to achieving sustainable, high-yield farming practices that are critical for food security. #SustainableAgriculture #CropScience #Innovation

A study on biochar in drip-irrigated maize farming found it improved water and fertilizer use efficiency, increased soil carbon storage, and reduced CO2 and CH4 emissions. Biochar application optimized crop productivity, with periodic reapplication needed to maintain soil carbon levels. https://buff.ly/3Zmjzrt #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture