The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research leverages public and private funds to accelerate innovative breakthroughs.
Issue: Agricultural Sustainability and Innovation
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Can this Plastic-Eating Mold Help Solve the Plastic Pollution Challenge?
The backyard fungi can break down plastic in just 140 days.
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New PERC Research Offers Path Forward for Arizona Water Reform
"Easy" will never be a word to describe water management. But with solid reform, as suggested in the PERC report, Arizona could set the state up for a future with a more sustainable water supply.
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Five Companies that are Improving the Environment from the Ground Up With Regenerative Agriculture
Feeding the world and improving the environment require the widespread adoption of innovative, climate-friendly technologies and processes.
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Amazon Collaborates with Hippo Harvest on New Sustainable Greens Line
The greens use 92% less water than conventional crops
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Why Funding Agriculture Research is a Win for the Climate
Reducing unnecessary regulations and encouraging innovation through programs like the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities — when done right — are positive steps towards greater freedom and a more environmentally sustainable agriculture sector.
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The Noble Research Institute is Shoring Up the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
The Noble Research Institute, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma is helping farmers and ranchers take steps to include regenerative practices in their operations.
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Sustainable, Environmentally-Friendly Bioplastics for the Future
To rectify plastic's negative environmental impacts, many companies are focusing on identifying environmentally friendly raw materials that could be used to create bio-based plastics that will simply compost down.
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Innovative Technology is Saving the Bees
Innovative technology is coming to the rescue of declining bee populations. Vital to food supplies, bee populations worldwide are rapidly declining due to disease, habitat loss, and the use of pesticides. According to UN estimates, bees pollinate 71 of the 100 crop species that provide 90% of the world’s food. It is not just agricultural...
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Robotic Agriculture Has Arrived
Above all, the arrival of robotics into farming practices is set to result in the provision of extremely accurate production data, reducing the need to apply herbicides on a large-scale basis, and monitoring environmental factors relating to climate change.
