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Zeynep Ceren Öztürk; “My Digital Farm”

My Digital Farm (Tarlam); A Super Application Shaping the Future with Farmers The idea of My Digital Farm (Tarlam) emerged in 2022 with the research of Kerem Öztürk, a 15-year-old entrepreneur who realised the deficiencies in the agricultural sector. Initially designed as a marketplace platform, the project started to be …

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India – Use of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ in agricultural sector…

The Government of India has employed Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to address various challenges in the agricultural sector to aid farmers. Some of the initiatives are given below: ‘Kisan e-Mitra’, an AI-powered chatbot, has been developed to assist farmers with responses to queries about the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. …

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Is ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ just for small farmers?

Does it seem like Regenerative Ag is just for small farms? It’s not! Even large companies are working to protect their biggest asset, soil! Learn how large companies are working to implement large scale solutions. While currently this space has a tonne of greenwashing, it’s important that we start trying …

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Yaşabey Kalebaşı: As the glaciers melt, the water crisis becomes more evident!

“More than 800 million people do not have access to enough healthy water” March, 2025… In his statement on World Water Day, Yaşabey Kalebaşı, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Packaged Water Producers (SUDER), stated that 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water supply is …

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Waste is a gain and opportunity, not a problem!

Düzce University Agricultural Waste Recycling Application and Research Centre (DÜTAGAM) organised the ‘International Zero Waste Day Panel’ on the occasion of World Zero Waste Day. In the event held at the Cumhuriyet Conference Hall of the University, environmental sustainability, recycling of agricultural wastes and the importance of circular economy were …

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Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning in agriculture…

Artificial intelligence (AI) — including machine learning — will soon transform the agriculture industry, offering new ways to improve productivity and decision-making. As the industry continues to explore how to harness data and automation, one thing is clear: The future of farming will be shaped by those who successfully integrate …

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Did you know our planet is losing its most precious resource?

Not gold or oil… But fertile soil and a staggering 24 billion tons of it vanishes every year! But here’s the good news: There’s a hero in North Dakota named Gabe Brown. He’s not wearing a cape but doing something even more powerful! Source: Regenerative Farmers of America

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Digital Agriculture Master’s Programme kicks off at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University…

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Interdisciplinary Digital Agriculture Master’s Programme students learn the integration of digital technology into the agricultural sector as well as traditional agricultural methods. The programme, which was opened in 2023 at the Institute of Science and Technology, integrates agricultural technology and digital innovation, offering students the opportunity …

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Life cycle assessment confirms environmental benefits of wheat production!

On March 17, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study highlights substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, land use, and soil erosion on a …

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EU Farming Strategy emphasizes the role of solar…

February, 2025 SolarPower Europe welcomes the new Farming Strategy of the European Commission. For the first time, the EU recognises the role of solar PV in enhancing energy security, decarbonising the sector and supplementing farmers’ income. The European Commission published its ‘A Vision for Agriculture and Food’. This document presents …

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