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Adopting the No-Till System: Conservation Agriculture in Argentina

International No-Till Legend, Roberto Peiretti, shares his thoughts on why conservation agriculture is so important and the role that no-till farming plays in the widespread adoption of conservation agriculture systems on a global scale.

By Roberto A. Peiretti posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Currently, more than 740,000 acres of agricultural land in Iran is currently managed with the conservation agriculture approach. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Improving Iran's Dryland Productivity with No-Till

Iran currently has more than 740,000 acres of agricultural land being managed with no-till & conservation practices

By Dr. Mohammad Esmaeil Asadi posted on August 17, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

No-Till, Regenerative Ag Bright Spot Amid Export Issues on Isle of Man

By Mackane Vogel posted on July 31, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Charlie Morrey, an ag journalist who grew up on a farm on the Isle of Man, an island off the western coast of England, says European farmers are currently facing unique hurdles, the biggest of which could jeopardize food security in certain regions of Europe. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

No-Tillers Worldwide Compare Struggles with Government Restrictions

By Mackane Vogel posted on July 20, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

From country to country, lawmakers are implementing restrictions that affect the way that farmers go about their business. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Ukrainian Farmers Receive Seeds from Howard G. Buffet Foundation

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Corteva Agriscience

In May 2023, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation launched a program to provide winter oilseed rape to small Ukrainian farms in the regions most affected by Russia's full-scale invasion. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Indonesian Farmers Triple Income with No-Till, Conservation Ag Practices

By Miklos Gaspar posted on June 15, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Conservation agriculture techniques enable smallholders to adopt more efficient practices, which can reduce crop losses and offer higher returns. FAO is working with the Indonesian government to expand the use of this technique nationwide. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Farmers in India Implementing No-Till Practices

By Vishal Gulati posted on May 26, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Clean Seed Capital Group

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana, India's biggest contributors to the food basket, have been eager to enhance sustainable farming practices. One of the ways they've done this so far, is by cutting back on labor-intensive technology and using no-till drills. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

US Farmers Lead the Way in Sustainable Practices

Many have branded modern commercial farming as detrimental to the environment; however, data collected in a new book shows quite the opposite.

March 28, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

In January 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released data documenting the nation’s agricultural outputs, inputs and total farm factor productivity. The research shows a steady increase in total agricultural output from 1948 to 2017, with no increase in farm inputs over the same period.

Syngenta Launches Sustainability Standard App

February 28, 2022 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Syngenta brings a farmer-first sustainable ag standard to growers through mobile app.

FFAR Joins Consortium to Establish Ecosystem Markets for Agriculture

November 19, 2019

Ecosystem Services Market Consortium rewards farmers for climate-smart farming methods.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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