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Farmers are adopting regenerative ag practices, but who’s leading the movement?

August 30, 2019

Comparing 2012 and 2017 Census of Agriculture Data, the Soil Health Institute identified a 50% increase in adoption of regenerative agriculture practices like no-till drilling and cover cropping.

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

August 21, 2019

The major CPG company has already invested millions in helping farmers understand and adopt regenerative agriculture principles and is now focusing on reducing pesticide use in its supply chain after studies revealed glyphosate residue in 21 of its products.

Does the WRI’s new Sustainable Food Future report need an update already?

July 25, 2019

As a tech journalist aware of the potential for rapid change and transformation in this and any other industry, it seems crazy to me to be using nearly 10-year old data as a guide for decision making today and in the future.

Indigo launches Terraton Challenge for innovators to accelerate, quantify & reward soil carbon sequestration – apply now!

July 23, 2019

Applications are now open for innovators to apply to Indigo's Terraton Challenge for the chance of winning $20k in grant funding and up to $3m in Indigo contracts, as well as participation in a virtual incubation program, and trials with Indigo's farmer partners.

Two Startups Converting Methane into Animal Feed Raise Funding from Gas Giants in Europe & Asia

June 27, 2019

Finding alternative uses for methane could be an important tool in the fight against climate change as the gas is responsible for at least a quarter of global warming and is over 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

Alternative Protein Startups: Let’s Get the Facts Straight about Livestock’s Carbon Footprint

March 21, 2019

The issue of livestock farming’s impact on the environment is not as clear cut as many would have you believe. In fact, many much of the data dairy and meat alternative businesses are using to market their animal-free wares are inaccurate and misleading.

This German Startup Has Just Planted 50M Trees with its Search Engine

February 13, 2019

Ecosia, a German startup with an internet search engine, today, has brought in enough revenues to enable it to plant 50 million trees. This equates to the removal of 2.5 million tonnes of Co2 from the atmosphere.

Tyson Partners with EDF to Reduce GHG Emissions on 2M Acres Using Ag Data Platforms FBN, MyFarms

January 17, 2019

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat companies, and non-profit Environmental Defense Fund have formed a new partnership this week to develop and deploy a set of initiatives that will help Tyson achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the company and its supply chains by 30% in 2030.

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Tag: climate

Farmers are adopting regenerative ag practices, but who’s leading the movement?

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

Does the WRI’s new Sustainable Food Future report need an update already?

Indigo launches Terraton Challenge for innovators to accelerate, quantify & reward soil carbon sequestration – apply now!

Two Startups Converting Methane into Animal Feed Raise Funding from Gas Giants in Europe & Asia

Alternative Protein Startups: Let’s Get the Facts Straight about Livestock’s Carbon Footprint

This German Startup Has Just Planted 50M Trees with its Search Engine

Tyson Partners with EDF to Reduce GHG Emissions on 2M Acres Using Ag Data Platforms FBN, MyFarms

California Awards $90m Grant Funding to Dairy Tech CalBio in Mission to Reduce State’s Livestock Emissions

Food System 6 – Accelerator Deadline

Conservation Agriculture Creates a “Cascade of Cost Savings” for Farmers – EDF Report

Climate Corp’s Former Head of Product Joins Arable as CEO

Investors and Food Companies Join Forces to Tackle Brazil Deforestation

Agrivest 2018: ‘It’s Unbelievable We Still Measure Agricultural Productivity by Land, Not Water Use’

Indian Agritech Startup Wins FFAA in Milestone for Asian AgriFood Tech

The 4 Shocking Consequences of Food Waste

What Does Obama Think About Food Tech? Former Chef & Advisor Sam Kass Tells Us

Change is Not Optional: How Large Food & Beverage Companies Can Engage with Disruptive Technology

Government Mind Games are Driving Investors Away from Biofuel & Other Bio-Based Projects

TPG ART Invests in $29m Series B First Close for Biological Ag Input Startup Inocucor

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