Category: Agriculture
-
Spain is Testing AgroPaper to Replace Plasticulture
The AN Group conducts tests to replace agricultural plastic with biodegradable paper
Written by
·
-
EU to End Bioplastics in Agriculture?
Is the EU looking to replace plastics and bioplastics in Agriculture?
Written by
·
-
Spain Develops Compostable Mulch Films
AGRO+ Project: New compostable mulch film facilitates management of plastic waste in agriculture and provides quality compost
Written by
·
-
Indian Fishermen Clean the Oceans
The waste caught by fishing boats used to be thrown back into the sea but in Kerala it is now turned into black gold
Written by
·
-
Biobased Biodegradable Nets by WUR
Turf producers use underground nets to support grass growth. Removing the nets from fully grown turf is difficult, so the material often remains in the soil, causing pollution.
Written by
·
-
First Plastic Free Plant Plug System
PlantPaper U1 has achieved Plastic Free Certification and is presumably the first plug system in the world with the global standardised Plastic Free Trust Mark from the organisation A Plastic Planet
Written by
·
-
Canada Government Invest in On-Farm Sustainability and Bioplastics Research
Managing on-farm plastic waste and growing the bioeconomy
Written by
·
-
Food Chain Creates One Third GHG Emissions
In 2015, food-system emissions amounted to 18 Gt CO2 equivalent per year globally, representing 34% of total GHG emissions.
Written by
·
-
USDA World Agricultural Production Report
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
Written by
·
-
Is Avoiding the Agricultural Chain the Future of Bioplastics?
Americans ask the question: Could we skip the Agricultural process?
Written by
·
-
China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
Written by
·
-
Microplastics in Agricultural Soils, New Study
The media has focused on microplastics in the oceans. The same problem occurs in agricultural soils. Intensive agricultural practices are partly to blame.
Written by
·
-
Land Use Impact and CO2 Emissions of Bioplastics
Scientists investigate the factors affecting the global land use impacts and CO2 emissions of plant-based plastics
Written by
·
-
Natural Substances More Effective than Chemical Insecticides
Grain storage: natural substances more effective than chemical insecticides
Written by
·
-
Are Biodegradable Mulch Film a Poison for Soils?
There is an Alarming Amount of Microplastics in Farm Soil—and Our Food Supply
Written by
·
-
Biobased and Biodegradable Fishing Nets
France is testing fishing nets from biodegradable, bio-based, recyclable materials without the diffusion of microplastics
Written by
·
-
Impact of Agri Biotech on Bioplastics
Sowing the Seeds of Agricultural Biotechnology. According to Yield10 Bioscience, plant metabolism can be altered to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and carbon utilization, leading to better harvests.
Written by
·
-
Biodegradable Rat Traps
They look like coffee machine capsules, and they’re not much bigger.
Written by
·
-
India Goes Rice Bio Composites
India may have found a solution to an agricultural problem
Written by
·
-
Interaction Between Bioplastic Mulch Films and Pesticides
A laboratory comparison of the interactions between three plastic mulch types and 38 active substances found in pesticides.
Written by
·
-
PepsiCo Converts CO2 and Potato Waste in Fertiliser
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
Written by
·
-
Versalis Partner with AlphaBio Control for Biobased Herbicides and Biocides
Versalis: agreement with AlphaBio Control for the production of bio-based herbicides and biocides
Written by
·
-
Agri Commodity Outlook 2021
Agri Commodity Outlook 2021 according to Rabobank: speculations, weather, food inflation, geopolitical tensions, fx.
Written by
·
-
Biodegradable Vine Clips Win Award
Biodegradable vine clips win Outstanding Collaboration Award
Written by
·
-
CO2 Impact on Crop Growth
30 years of free‐air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE): What have we learned about future crop productivity and its potential for adaptation?
Written by
·
-
UGA Studies Biodegradable Containers
UGA research studies efficacy and environmental impacts of alternative containers
Written by
·
-
Ecuador Industrial Hemp Report
After five years of negotiations, Ecuador continues the process to approve the production of hemp for industrial and medicinal purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is currently developing the regulations for planting. The Ministry of Health is modifying their regulations to allow the use and consumption of hemp and hemp products
Written by
·
-
Recyclable and Biodegradable Banabags
Paper based industry is becoming more and more aggressive in their marketing, and starting to claim they’re more sustainable than plastics. Paper based packaging didn’t win the first plastic war battle because they were too conservative and politically correct. I think it’s changing
Written by
·
-
Fighting Fertiliser Pollution with Biopolymer Chips
Controlled release of fertilizer thanks to biopolymer chips.
Written by
·
-
Bioplastic Fishing Gear in Japan
‘Green’ fishery gear key to ocean plastic problems. Japan’s Kuraray developing materials to make equipment biodegradable
Written by
·
-
EU Loosing AgroTech Battle Against US and China
EU Talks a lot but can hardly ever lead against US and China.
Written by
·
-
California Approves Bioplastic Mulch Films
The State of California approves “soil biodegradable” mulches certified according to the EN 17033 standard.— Symphony Environmental developed a plastic that kills Covid19 virus in 1 hour — Unused Verdezyne Biochemical Plant Equipment are for sale
Written by
·
-
Bioplastics Arable Land Needs
How much arable land would we need to produce enough crops to replace global fossil plastic production with bioplastics?
Written by
·
-
Fertilizers Make Climate Change Worse
Green groups have been pushing for years to get farmers to reduce their use of ammonium nitrate. Now some are starting to listen.
Written by
·
-
Intensive Monoculture Destroying Water Systems
Intensive monoculture is putting water systems in peril.
Written by
·
-
Impact of Bioplastic Mulch Film on Soil
Macro- and micro- plastics in soil-plant system: Effects of plastic mulch film residues on wheat (Triticum aestivum) growth
Written by
·
-
Cargill Goes Regenarative Agriculture
Cargill to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million acres of North American farmland by 2030
Written by
·
-
Bioplastics Recycled Fishing Lures
15-year-old in Central Texas starts business “Bioplastics: Recycled Fishing Lures”
Written by
·
-
Sustainable vs Intensive Farming
What is the difference between sustainable and intensive farming? How is the soil created? What is the impact of intensive farming? Watch the video!
Written by
·
-
Chinese Prove Plant Absorb Nanoplastic
US and Chinese Universities confirm that plant absorb nanoplastics.
Written by
·
-
Degradable Mulching Films Studied in US
A federal grant matched by New York state and RIT is enabling university researchers to study a competitive solution to polyethylene mulch and identify a more sustainable alternative to conventionally used plastics in farming.
Written by
·
-
Plastic Mulch Damages Soil
China has led the world in using plastic-film mulch to increase the productivity of its crops, and now it needs to lead the world in removing the plastic residue damaging its croplands, according to a study out this week.
Written by
·
-
Easy to Grow Agave
Agave could be a new thing in fuel production, the researchers say. Requiring no irrigation, agave it cultivated on land unsuitable for food production.
Written by
·
-
Biodegradable Plastic Mulch is Trending with Berry Growers
Plastics are abundant in our everyday life because of their convenience, utility, and low costs.
Written by
·
-
Cornstarch to Fight Pests
Add yet another use for cornstarch—besides thickening soups and gravies, making adhesives, soothing skin and removing stains.
Written by
·
-
US Berry Growers Commit to Recyclable Packaging
Major North American producers to make shift as plastic clamshell market faces disruption.
Written by
·
-
US Farmers Against BASF and Bayer
The first U.S. trial over the dicamba herbicide has landed Bayer AG and its German rival, BASF SE, with another potentially multi-billion-dollar problem.
Written by
·
-
Novamont Mulching Film Certified for Organic Farming
New milestone showcased at BIOFACH 2020 (Hall 3A – Stand 521) alongside compostable solutions for packaging, food service and personal hygiene.
Written by
·
-
Japan Scientists Develop Biodegradable Nanofiber Sensor
Scientists in western Japan have developed a biodegradable humidity sensor for farm-use.
Written by
·
-
Biobased Coating Extend Shelf Life of Avocados
Together with Apeel Sciences, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and one of TIME Magazine’s 50 Genius Companies, we are fighting against food waste. Subject to EU regulatory approval, we will integrate Apeel’s plant-derived food waste prevention technology in our avocado chain. This will double the edible shelf life on average.
Written by
·
-
Sprayable Bioplastics Against Crop Pathogens
A new sprayable bioplastic — made of cornstarch and other natural ingredients — offers potential as an effective method for delivering beneficial microbes to fight aflatoxins and other agricultural pathogens and pests.
Written by
·
-
Could Biodegradable Foam Curb Weeds Post-Glyphosate?
An organic, biodegradable alternative to glyphosate may be available to growers in the near future, as a foam-based weed solution is being developed for agricultural purposes.
Written by
·
-
New Guide on Biodegradable Fish Aggregating Device
Updated best-practices illustrated manual offers practical, science-based guidance on building biodegradable FADs
Written by
·
-
Testimonials of Growers Using Bioplastics Mulch Films
Discover the testimonials of growers that use Bio360 mulch films made of MATER-BI biodegradable and compostable bioplastics.
Written by
·
-
Novamont is Promoting a Sustainable Agricultural Model
Novamont is promoting a model of sustainable agriculture based on the cascading use of vegetable raw materials and the development of solutions to help solve specific environmental problems.
Written by
·
-
Biodegradable Coating to Help Achieve Food Security
Associate Professor David Leung’s biodegradable coating can help achieve food security in an environmentally friendly and consumer-conscious way.
Written by
·
-
Will Robots Lead the Next Bioplastics Revolution?
Startup Iron Ox is setting up a farm in California that will replace farmers with robots.
Written by
·
