![Make Every Acre Count: How Drip Irrigation is Turning Struggling Ground into Top-Performing Fields [VIEWPOINT]](https://farmandlivestockdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/generic-farm-during-harvest-627x376.jpg)
As input costs rise and weather becomes more extreme, farms that invest in precision irrigation and water recycling will be better positioned to compete in the long term.
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Biochar, created through pyrolysis, is promoted for improving soil health and managing waste. It works less effectively in alkaline soils, and its production releases carbon. Experts recommend further research and regulation.
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We’ve seen an influx of innovation designed to reduce costs. With SDI (Subsurface Drip Irrigation), crop roots receive the right amount of water and nutrients at the right time. While SDI reduces water, fertilizer, and energy consumption, it is not widely adopted in agriculture. Here are a few reasons we haven’t seen widespread adoption.
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“Software is eating the world,” says the tech world. This trend will benefit agriculture. Despite climate change, technology is enabling farmers to work more efficiently and productively with fewer resources.
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One in five U.S. farmers binge drink when stressed, according to a new University of Georgia study. The paper highlights the link between farmers and alcohol.
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