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What we once thought was a good use of biosolids as land applied fertilizer may actually be poisoning our land. It is not the biosolids that are a problem. It is the PFA's in biosolids. This is going to get worse... DeFeo Associates Spotlight: PFA's in Biosolids, Safety and Cows https://lnkd.in/ectete-d #pfas #biosolids #farming #food #DeFeoAssociates

The Armando Alvarez Group, a 100% family owned business, was founded in 1964 and is the largest Spanish extruder of plastic polyethylene film. The Groupe’s core business is distributed amongst 15 factories that complement each other in different segments of industrial and flexible packaging as well as a wide range of agricultural plastics. Current production capacity stands at 420.000 T with a yearly turnover of almost 1.000 million euros. Their main products are 7-layer plastics sheets for greenhouses and tunnels, mulch plastics, silage bunkers and grain bags, wáter reservoirs and low pressure irrigation pipes. They ensure to guarantee durability as well as agronomical properties to enable quick return of investment for farmers worldwide. All their plastics have been specifically designed to control temperature, humidity and light intensity and replicate stable growing conditions for protected agriculture. More information at www.armandoalvarez.com Meet Armando Alvarez Group at HortEx Vietnam 2024! #horticulture #floriculture #agriculture #hortexvietnam #vietnam #investment #farming #plastic #growth #turnover

Agrion plans to build 10 new fertilizer plants in Brazil According to Dale Garvin, Managing Director of the fund, the impact sectors financed by the initiative include the circular economy and pollution management. "The excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture can lead to these inputs being washed into waterways, which in turn carry them out to sea, threatening coastal habitats and coral reefs. Among the impact sectors financed by the Fund are the circular economy and pollution management, which is where Agrion fits in. By providing a destination for highly polluting sugarcane waste, the company contributes to the resilience of marine ecosystems. This business model also supports the circular economy, as Agrion's product is then utilized by those farms and processors that generate the waste itself," explained Galvin. See more information, click here on https://lnkd.in/gV5qJnsS #fertilizer #agriculture #farm #plant #Seaweed #farmers #farming #biofertilizer #biostimulants #organic #planting #agrochemicals #crops #micronutrients #humic #Potash #phosphates #chemicals #Potassium #trade #produce #water #nutrients #exhibition #FSHOW #seed #irrigation #AGTECH

As the carbon market gains traction, it faces criticism for its efficacy and authenticity. Many programs designed to help farmers and the environment are now owned by companies that manufacture the products that cause the problems. This article from Civil Eats examines how corporate-owned farmer support programs may be more self-serving than sustainable. #carbonmarket #carboncredit #biodiversity #farming #foodsystems

It is estimated that over 25% of the world’s corn and soybean production comes from the Midwestern states of America, making the agriculture industry of the region massively important for the world’s food supply. In order to cultivate these essential food supply products, the farmers rely on many different kinds of equipment, including tractors and combines, which are all manufactured using recycled metals. Whether by truck, by rail, or by barge and ship, these food products are then shipped around the country, and around the world. And as has been mentioned many times before, these transportation methods are all manufactured using recycled metals. So there you have it. The recycled metals industry is essential in keeping the world’s population fed. #supplychain #farming #agriculture #recycling #recycledmetals #essentialproducts #essentialjobs #essentialindustry #farmingequipment

Can you tell we love to save growers money? Intelligent Precision Spraying allows farmers to reduce their herbicide use in their fields while seeing savings to their chemicals, water, time, and more. Brad, a wheat a canola farmer with 500 acres, says that "the more I run the WEED-IT the more I think it’s a no-brainer." And we love to hear it! Curious to know how the technology works? Give us a call or book a meeting with us today. See our link below: https://hubs.la/Q02pVjzv0 #sustainability #farming #precisionspraying #regenerativeag #agtechlogic #weedit #intelligentprecisionspraying #sustainablefarming #cleantech #retrofitandgo #agtechnology #sustainability #precisionag

The movement of agricultural supplies is subject to stringent government restrictions and quarantine requirements. IFC’s expert team ensures agricultural produce and perishables reach their destinations safely and efficiently by managing all land, air and sea transport requirements. IFC provides a full-service logistics solution for natural resources, including transportation, storage, and distribution. With strategically located warehouses and temperature-controlled trucks, we carefully handle produce, building materials, chemicals, and livestock, ensuring optimal condition upon arrival. IFC’s proven track record in importing and exporting natural resources helps our clients enhance their industry competitiveness. Read more about how IFC services the agricultural industry: https://zurl.co/5pm0 #IFCGlobalLogisticsandWarehousing #IFC #AgriculturalShipments

What are PFAS, and, should we be concerned? PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals used in various consumer products and industrial applications since the 1950s. Check out these interesting tidbits from article below: “The national scale of farmland contamination by these chemicals — which are used in everything from microwave popcorn bags and firefighting gear to nonstick pans and stain-resistant carpets — is only now starting to become apparent.” “There are now lawsuits against providers of the fertilizer, as well as against the Environmental Protection Agency, alleging that the agency failed to regulate the chemicals, known as PFAS.” “Investigating PFAS is like opening Pandora’s box,” said Nancy McBrady, deputy commissioner of Maine’s Department of Agriculture. “In Texas, several ranchers blamed the chemicals for the deaths of cattle, horses and catfish on their properties after sewage sludge was used as fertilizer on neighboring farmland.” “Research has shown that PFAS can enter the human food chain from contaminated crops and livestock.” “The fertilizer industry estimates that farmers have acquired permits to use sewage sludge on about a fifth of all U.S. agricultural land.” https://lnkd.in/g2Bugqzz

🌍🌱 #AfricaFertilizerWatch: Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 #CropSeason, the #GovernmentOfSenegal took several #StrategicInitiatives! 💪🏿✨ 1️⃣ Clearing #SubsidyDebts from previous years 💰✅   2️⃣ Reducing government subsidy #Prices by up to 50% compared to previous seasons 📉💸   3️⃣ Reviewing #DistributionLogistics to improve efficiency of the #InputDeliverySystem 🚚⚙️  These measures, according to #IndustryExperts, should help players in the sector better prepare for the #Season and cover farmers’ needs throughout the country. 🌾🤝🇸🇳 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-cFgwf #Agriculture #Farming #Senegal #SustainableFarming #FarmersFirst International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) 🌿,African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) 🌱, International Fertilizer Association (IFA) 🌾, Feed the Future,Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Argus Media, African Union, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 🍲, AGRA, Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) 🌱, United States Agency For International Development.