Posts Tagged: 'sustainability'

The Five Key Focus Areas of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation

As the demand for nutrition and especially protein changes, so are our technical and philanthropic solutions. The AGCO Agriculture Foundation is a testament to AGCO’s commitment to support our farmers feeding the world. Our objective is to develop and expand benevolent initiatives that contribute to global food security, support sustainable agriculture development and have a positive footprint in developing countries.

Computing Agriculture and Nutrient Stewardship

The 21st Century is the era of computing agriculture and the 4Rs; that is, ensuring the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. This is a key concept and goal of precision farming – in the field and in the lab.

Factory Farms Drive Technology Adoption and Sustainability Improvements

By Chris Rhodes There was a refreshing op-ed piece in the New York Times a few weeks ago.  Typically when city-based media focus their energy on agriculture, the focus is on organic labels, artisanal foods, and craft beers – forgetting...

Rural Hospital’s Future Is Bright Thanks to Biomass

Biomass, as a sustainable fuel, does more than just help the environment—it saves lives. Many rural hospitals have antiquated boiler systems that burn oil for fuel during the cold winter months. This is not a sustainable heat source, and the...