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Do you know what types of pollution vertical farms can help mitigate? 🌱🌍 Let’s start! 🚀🌿 ➕ Chemical & water pollution 💧🧪 🌾 Unlike traditional agriculture, indoor farming uses precise irrigation and closed-loop systems in a controlled environment. 🌱 Combined with the fact that vertical farms do not use chemical pesticides nor fertilizers, we can cite several benefits! 🚿✨ First, this promotes a sustainable use of resources by using less water and recycling it, and second, it reduces the risk of chemical runoff, water contamination, and toxin exposure! 🌿😷 ➕ Air pollution: 💨🚫 🌾 Outdoor farming can heavily contribute to the release of toxic pollutants and carbon emissions due to heavy machinery and long transportation distances. 🚜🚚 🌱 In contrast, vertical farms can limit their carbon footprint by being closer to consumers, reducing food miles, and by improving energy efficiency with renewable energy sources. ⚡🔋 💪 Vertical farming can further reduce GHG emissions by eliminating the need for pesticides and fertilizers, also responsible for air pollution. 🌬🚫 Stay tuned for part II! 🌐 #circulareconomy #waterconservation #environment

The climate crisis and years of unsustainable farming have resulted in soil erosion, pollinator loss, farmworkers and livestock exposed to extreme heat, and other harmful impacts. Significant percent of greenhouse gas emissions came from agriculture. At the same time, farmers and the land they work are vulnerable to climate impacts such as drought and extreme weather. Sustainable soil amendments such as biochar is among the many agricultural practices that can help farmers mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. Biochar is a carbon-rich amendment similar to charcoal that is created by combusting organic waste materials (e.g. stems, husks, and wood waste) under low-oxygen conditions. The resulting product stores carbon in a stable form that prevents it from breaking down to release carbon dioxide. Using biochar as a soil amendment improves soil health, raises soil pH to make nutrients more soluble, remediates polluted soil, sequesters carbon, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and improves soil moisture. Soil amendments like biochar and compost transform agricultural waste materials into products that return carbon to the soil. When agricultural waste is used to make biochar, the carbon in those materials is locked in, thus preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. Biochar can be applied to the soil on its own or added to compost for additional benefits. #MakeCompostMainstream #CompostMarketing #SoilMicrobes #SaveSoil #SoilHealth #OrganicsRecycling #biochar

Interesting repeating theme Financial Times #FTmoralmoney has been around #food, #agriculture. Land use contributes 22% of greenhouse gas emissions, while the broader food system emits about 34%. From Martello I The Carbon Stream Map experience decarbonising a global #coffee #supplychain, we know that #carbon removal on #farmland is far less than 0.1%. #Regenerative agriculture is essential; #farming methods and rice production improvements can significantly reduce emissions. The #EUgreenDeal will drive change, but we know from working with #farmers that it will take time to change the #model. The most effective ways to tackle these #emissions are reducing #foodwaste,#packaging #logistics shifting diets and protecting forests.

Farmers, take note! 📝 Reusing wastewater can boost your crops and save freshwater! 🔎Did you know treated #wastewater can be used to irrigate crops? It's a reliable source of water that reduces pressure on freshwater resources. As of now, new #EU regulations 🇪🇺 are making it easier to adopt this sustainable practice that benefits both farmers and the environment. 🏆It’s a win-win solution: on the one hand farmers get a predictable water supply and potentially fewer #fertilizer costs, and on the other the #environment benefits from less freshwater use and potentially less fertilizer runoff. 🌎 ✅At P2GreeN, we're turning yesterday's flush into tomorrow's fertilizer. Our innovative approach takes treated human waste and transforms it into safe, bio-based gold for #agriculture ♻️. Our goal is to achieve less pressure on freshwater resources and a powerful boost for thirsty crops. 🤝🏻Join us in creating a greener future, one drop (or should we say, flush) at a time! 💧 👀Read the full news at: https://lnkd.in/eJZ7a8_i #P2GreeN #Wastewater #Farmers #Desertification #CircularAgriculture #CircularEconomy #HorizonEurope #FundedbyEU #sustainability

On our farm we can only irrigate about 35% of our crops and most of that is devoted to corn. But because cotton will grow in warmer ( Desert) climates than corn, and it is irrigated, many people wrongly assume that all cotton is irrigated. In fact 65% of Cotton in the US is not irrigated.

Water conservation in cotton farming is paramount, and it's inspiring to see growers implementing innovative techniques like no-till farming and advanced irrigation systems to optimize water usage. The reliance on natural rainfall for most U.S. cotton production showcases the industry's commitment to sustainability. With modern varieties yielding impressive results, it's evident that responsible practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to productivity and resource efficiency. #SustainableFarming #WaterConservation #CottonIndustry

The stubble burning issue in Punjab necessitates a multi-faceted approach encompassing technical, strategic, and policy solutions to mitigate its adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Technical Solutions: § Encouraging adoption of advanced machinery and technologies for residue management to facilitate no-till farming and minimize stubble burning. These technologies have shown efficacy in reducing air pollution and preserving soil health. § Promotion of crop diversification and alternative cropping patterns that involve shorter duration crops or less residue generation, thereby reducing the need for burning. § Implementation of precision agriculture techniques to optimize fertilizer and pesticide use, leading to reduced residue production and lesser reliance on burning. Strategic Solutions: § Development of comprehensive agro-ecological zoning plans to identify suitable crops and cropping patterns based on regional climatic conditions and soil types, minimizing the occurrence of stubble burning incidents. § Establishment of biomass-based power plants to incentivize the collection and utilization of crop residues for energy generation, providing an economically viable alternative to burning. Policy Solutions: § Formulation and enforcement of stringent regulations against stubble burning, coupled with incentives and subsidies for farmers adopting sustainable residue management practices. § Collaboration with international organizations and research institutions to leverage global expertise and resources in developing innovative solutions and best practices for stubble management. These combined efforts can effectively address the stubble burning issue in Punjab while promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. #stubbleburning #airpollution #airquality #biomassburning #solutions Punjab Pollution Control Board - India Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Clean Air Fund The Nature Conservancy

Every year, #WorldWaterDay focuses on a different aspect of clean water's importance. 💧 At EV, we understand the critical role of sustainable water resource management. With agriculture placing a growing demand on water and climate change making things worse, our commitment to responsible practices is more important than ever. Our #biocontrol products offer an alternative to chemical pesticides, helping to reduce pesticide contamination in surface water. Our organic #fertilizers enrich the soil with stable organic matter, which improves its ability to retain water and makes it more resistant to drought. In addition, some of our #biostimulants can help alleviate water stress in plants, reducing the need for excessive irrigation. 💧🌱 #WorldWaterDay #SustainableAgriculture #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalResponsibility

Farm waste management involves a series of practices and strategies to reduce, reuse, and recycle agricultural waste. It's a crucial aspect of sustainable farming. Celebrating my new certificate Farm Waste Management

While various factors contribute to the decline in optimal agricultural produce, conventional farming practices could be the primary reason behind the soaring food prices in Lagos. Did you know that buying agricultural produce in bulk and storing it properly can promote circularity in agriculture? Bulk buying is a sustainable practice that reduces packaging waste, food waste, transportation emissions, and overall costs, while also minimising carbon footprints and air pollution from vehicles. #CBP #CircularLagos #WorldEnvironmentDay #June #LandRestoration #Desertification #DroughtResilience #CircularAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #sdg2 #ZeroHunger #FoodWaste #FoodLoss.