Topic
sustainability
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Precision & digital, GlobalPrecision forestry and sustainable forest managementPrecision forestry uses remote sensing, GIS and data to guide planting, thinning and harvesting, while sustainable forest management balances economic, social and environmental benefits.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaIIT Madras-MIT collaborate to develop technique to utilize agricultural-industrial wasteIIT Madras and MIT researchers are working on ways to use agricultural and industrial waste, such as biomass ash, in lower-impact cement binders for construction.
- Precision & digital, GlobalThe future of food packaging and packaging technologyFood packaging is moving towards sustainable options, with smart packaging, barrier films, modified atmosphere packaging and biodegradable, edible and plant-based materials.
- Precision & digital, GlobalThe role of technology in food security and sustainabilityPrecision agriculture, smart irrigation, automated farming, livestock management systems and AI can raise yields and cut waste, supporting food security and sustainability.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaThe Green Revolution, a blessing that became a baneThe Green Revolution raised output with HYV seeds, irrigation and chemicals, but left soil degradation, water pollution, farmer debt and regional inequality, especially in Punjab.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaAgroforestry in IndiaAgroforestry covers 13.5 million hectares in India, where farm trees supply over 65 per cent of timber, and studies show higher grain and wood yields than pure agriculture.