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📢Have you registered yet for our next #EUBPTalk on Alternative Feedstock? In this talk, Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bio-economy e.V. (ATB)'s Joachim Venus will cover the results of two BBI-funded projects, CAFIPLA and PERCAL, which have investigated the use of organic waste to produce plastic monomers. 🗓️ 15 May 🕙 10:00 -10:45am CET 🔗Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/exHgDcbB #Bioplastics #Bioeconomy

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Uwe Schröder from Cefetra Ecosystem Services and Chuck de Liedekerke from Soil Capital will be speaking on Carbon Sequestration Technologies in Agriculture at the Food Tech Congress in Warsaw . #FTC2024 #regenag #carbon #sustainability

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Join Henrich Meier's digital farming journey in the latest Digital Farming Diaries as he explores Variable Rate Seeding in corn to enhance yield stability and harvest efficiency. Let's see what happened!   -  Preparing to grow grain corn for the year This year, I’m looking forward to planting grain corn after being unable to seed winter wheat last autumn. One of my fields has shown heterogeneous yields across different zones over the years.   -  Insights from the xarvio FIELD MANAGER FIELD MANAGER's Yield Potential Maps offered new insights and inspired me to try Variable Rate Seeding for the first time. My goal is to stabilize yields and ensure a more uniform crop, which will simplify the harvest in late summer/early autumn.   -  Creating the seeding task I started by creating the seeding task in FIELD MANAGER and streamlined the field zones from 5 to 3 with ease.   -  Comparing seeding methods To evaluate the benefits of Variable Rate Seeding compared to Flat Rate Seeding, I set up a zone for flat seeding. After the season, I plan to compare the yields using a field zone-specific yield map provided by my contractor during harvest.   -  Defining seeding rates for each zone Consulting with my advisor, I chose seeding rates of 75,000, 95,000, and 115,000 seeds/ha for each zone.   -  Finalizing and sending the map After a final review, I saved the seeding map and quickly sent it to my contractor.   -  Seeding begins! My contractor received the map and uploaded it to the tractor's terminal. The driver promptly began seeding.   -  Quick and easy process Creating the map, including all adjustments, took about 10 minutes. Coordinating with my contractor and transferring the maps was swift and straightforward, making the entire process much simpler than anticipated.   I am looking forward to seeing the results of Variable Rate Seeding! Stay tuned for more updates on #DigitalFarmingDiaries! #xarvio #digitalfarming #precisionag #sustainability #ForTheLoveOfFarming

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On the road again - this time with our Forum Future Agriculture - 16 #farmers and #agribusiness stakeholders from Germany and the United States meeting in Kiel to learn from each other, build new networks, and formulate and agree on consensual policy recommendations. Our focal area this year: digitalization in dairy production. Aspen Institute Germany

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🚜Spatial trade-offs between crop and landscape diversity - new open access publication! 🌍Our Europe-LAND team member Clemens Jänicke from the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) and his colleagues from the Leibniz Institute, based in Müncheberg, have just published the publication “Higher crop rotational diversity in more simplified agricultural landscapes in Northeastern Germany” in Landscape Ecology, Volume 39, article number 90,(2024). 📌Access the brandnew open access journal paper here: https://lnkd.in/gbbh-Dvi 🎯The study points to a spatial trade-off between crop and landscape diversity (competition for space), and crop rotations are more diverse in more simplified landscapes that are used for agriculture with good quality of soil conditions. The respective strategies and targets should be tailored to the corresponding local and regional conditions for maintaining or enhancing both crop and landscape diversity jointly to gain their synergistic positive impacts on agricultural production and ecosystem management. The findings of the study by Josepha Schiller, Clemens Jänicke, Moritz Reckling and Masahiro Ryo (2024) focus on Brandenburg, Germany, and will thus be of relevance to Europe-LAND’s German case study work in the “Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve”, too. 🌿Do you have related research to share? Post them here!

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Summit Ag's Blueprint for Successful Farmland Management As we move into the heart of the growing season, it's important to take stock of the current landscape and look ahead to what may come. We got together with the guys at Summit Agricultural Group to dive into their Post-Planting Update and we wanted to break down the implications in the Midwest for you here. Read more: https://lnkd.in/guC6k_zS #agriculture #farming #farmland #farmmanagement

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Forest fragmentation disrupts crucial ecological processes like animal seed dispersal. We find that maintaining a forest cover of at least 40% is critical to ensuring enough freedom of movement for seed dispersing birds – and thus also a better chance for #ForestRestoration. Read more about the research now: https://lnkd.in/ePJAKp_X #GenerationRestoration

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Increased BRIX levels in plants are crucial for enhancing their natural defenses against pests. As highlighted by Kev during his recent presentation, BRIX refers to the sugar content in plant leaves. Typically, when BRIX levels surpass 12, insects find these leaves indigestible. This high sugar content effectively deters pests from feeding and breeding on the plants. Insects are intelligent enough to avoid plants they cannot consume. Consequently, plants with high BRIX levels experience significantly fewer pest infestations. Insects will not breed in areas where they cannot feed, leading to a substantial decrease in pest populations. While occasional insects may be present, they are unlikely to form populations large enough to cause noticeable damage. This natural pest resistance mechanism means farmers can rely less on chemical pesticides, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. By focusing on increasing BRIX levels, farmers can enhance plant health and resilience, ensuring robust growth and higher yields while reducing ecological impact. The implications of this are significant for modern agriculture. Emphasising BRIX levels as a measure of plant health can lead to more resilient crops and a reduction in pesticide use, aligning with global trends toward sustainable farming practices. Watch the snippet here: https://lnkd.in/gyyjraZT #cropbiolife #pestmanagement

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Dutch coalition agreement focuses on agriculture, security and stricter migration policy The four Dutch parties PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB presented their coalition agreement on Thursday morning. After a long period of formation, the right-wing parties hope to lead a "stable Netherlands". The agreement focuses on a strict asylum policy, security, livelihood security and agriculture. Safety and agriculture Dilan Yesilgöz, leader of the conservative-liberal VVD, insisted that the deal would make the country safer. She said the new government would take a markedly different course from the current cabinet, but that the VVD would ensure a stable government. "The voters have clearly chosen a centre-right policy, we will assume our responsibility." NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt promised livelihood security and good governance. He also wants to tackle the housing shortage, reform the electoral system and establish a constitutional court. Finally, Caroline van der Plas of BoerenBurgerBeweging (Farmer-Citizen Movement) championed agricultural policy during the negotiations. The Netherlands' strict #nitrogenpolicy will become less ambitious and "hard-working #farmers and contract workers" will be able to buy #reddiesel, a subsidised version of diesel. Other notable changes include an increase in the daytime speed limit on highways to 130 kilometres per hour, cuts to public broadcasting and the possible relocation of the Dutch embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. It is not yet known who will be prime minister. https://lnkd.in/dVk9EPaC

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🥔 Impact of climate change on potato production in South Korea 📄 A new study by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg provides insightful results on the adaptation of spring and summer potatoes to climate change. Due to the CO2 fertilization effect, yields of spring potatoes could increase by up to 60% under certain conditions, e.g. adapted planting times. 🧐 These findings offer important approaches for sustainable agricultural practices and the development of strategies for food security in the region. The impact on yields of the expected increase in extreme weather events due to climate change is still unclear and is currently being investigated. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg86HJrM #ClimateChange #Agriculture

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🌼Exciting EUChina Collaboration at WUR: Developing DSS for Fertigation🌼 In May 26-30 2024, Dr. Lying Wang and colleagues from the Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science (HAAFS) had a productive week collaborating on WP 3.2 of Econutri-Project. Here's a glimpse into their activities: 🔹Workshop with Wageningen University & Research WUR and HAAFS colleagues: Theydiscussed advancements in Decision Support Systems (DSS) for fertigation in greenhouse vegetables. This workshop fostered knowledge exchange and collaboration between our teams. .🔹Greenhouse grower visits: They had the opportunity to visit Dutch greenhouse growers who are utilizing virtual lysimeters in their operations. These visits provided valuable insights into the practical application of this technology. 🌎This collaboration is a significant step forward in developing innovative fertigation solutions for greenhouse vegetable production. #econutriproject #Innovation #EUchinaCollaboration #Agriculture #fertilizers #horizoneurope #nutrients #nutrientrecovery #SustainableAgriculture #fertigation #greenhouse

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Onion farmers, here is the Amiran Summarized Onion Farming Guide! Our guide breaks down the process step-by-step, highlighting key considerations and recommending top products. We highly recommend that you engage our agronomist when using this guide for optimal result. For those who may need the detailed guide, simply share your email address in the comments and we'll get it to you as soon as possible! Also, tell us where you are farming from ✅ #FarmTheAmiranWay #ourknowledgeyoursuccess #amiran #farming

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How can farmers maximize every unit of UAN sidedress they apply to help them reach their maximum yield potential? Watch our on-demand webinar to learn: 🌽 What conditions favor best responses from sidedress nitrogen applications 🌽 How enhancing a sidedress nitrogen application can potentially help offset the impact of planting delays 🌽 When growers should apply UAN sidedress for optimal benefits https://agricen.ag/3yXCIF5

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How can we help prevent birds from developing chronic inflammation syndrome? 🐔 It’s a challenge that faces all poultry producers who want to ensure good health and maximize animal performance and energy efficiency. 🌱 PhytriCare® IM, a phytogenic premix developed in cooperation with Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG, contains carefully selected plant extracts with a minimum content of 10% flavonoids. These extracts contain compounds with proven anti-inflammatory properties that help modulate the inflammatory response. ⚠️ Importantly, producers and nutritionists must focus on modulating, not suppressing, the animal’s natural defence system, which is essential for a healthy and effective immune system. Contact your area representative to find out more. #PhytricareIM #Flavonoids #FeedIndustry #LivestockNutrition

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🔎 🌾 A new ICARDA study shows how applying key agri-innovations can strengthen dryland rainfed production systems in the face of accelerating climate change. Read Now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/djZycG8T

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