Sentences with phrase «farming practices benefit»

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He changed many conventional farming practices along the way, benefiting countless growers throughout the fruit industry.»

Those in favor of this practice argue there are many benefits unique to hydroponics not seen in traditional farming.

With a shared vision of how organic principles and practices can benefit all of human society and the planet's diverse ecosystems, IFOAM — Organics International and the International Society of Organic Farming Research (ISOFAR), and their generous supporters, the government of Goesan County, Republic of Korea, held an International Organic Expo from 18 September — 11 October 2015, to imagine and plan the future of the organic sector and its contribution to ecological sustainability and societal well - being.

Founded on agroecological, regenerative farming practices, we proclaim our commitment to continuously improve our performance and share benefits in ways that are context - appropriate, transparently credible and clearly demonstrate our progress.

«Rainforest Alliance Certified farms implement better farm practices that result in environmental, social and economic benefits, and those methods tend to result in better conditions for growing coffee,» said Sabrina Vigilante, director of markets at the Rainforest Alliance.

Our vision is to produce clean, healthy, sustainably grown products while educating our community about the benefits of locally grown food and environmentally friendly farming practices.

DAKMAN supports training groups on good husbandry, first aid, fire safety and GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) to encourage farmers to use safe and responsible methods that benefit both the farm and its surrounding environment.

One of our flagship training methods is creating business model farms, which provide local learning hubs where surrounding communities can exchange best practices so that they all learn and benefit — whether they work directly with us or not.

Albert Straus continues to be a leader in sustainable farming practices, broadening the vision of environmentalism, sustainable practices and stewardship of the land, while also embracing the benefits of modern technology.

A social science study into a group of British farmers who «redesigned» their farms to agroecological practices shows they benefited both practically and emotionally to sustainable agriculture.

The economic and environmental benefits of adopting practices that reduce emissions may include: improving the conversion of feed to energy, reducing nitrogen losses from intensive production systems and the potential to create offsets under the Carbon Farming Initiative.

«Our work shows that modest changes to farming practices can benefit the air and soil too.»

It takes around three weeks to see the full benefits of this Primal lifestyle programme and you can rest assure that by choosing this particular way of life you are not only fulling your body with the right foods but also supporting sustainable farming, fishing and grazing practices.

Even if you're too young to start dating, you can practice with these games Early people began altering communities of flora and fauna for their own benefit through means such as fire - stick farming and forest gardening very early.

They are also encouraging farming practices that benefit wildlife through the WildCare scheme.

More importantly, both said the payments themselves paled in comparison to the benefits they received in the form of higher yields — a point the World Bank's Kyte made in Warsaw while telling delegates about John Obuom, another Kenyan farmer who boosted his yields by participating in a pilot project designed to measure the impact on emissions of various farming practices.

Albert Straus continues to be a leader in sustainable farming practices, broadening the vision of environmentalism, sustainable practices and stewardship of the land, while also embracing the benefits of modern technology.

«Best practice» carbon farming that considers more than just the carbon in trees is needed if the full benefits of trees in the landscape are to be realised by farmers, landholders, and the community.

Great examples include children, freed from the task of collecting water and firewood, able to attend school and benefit from education; farmers able to support their families with improved yields due to better land management and sustainable farming practices; or the reintroduction of a locally - extinct species due to ecosystem improvement and education of local communities.

As organic agriculture is the fastest growing agricultural sector — the majority of new farmers are choosing to farm using organic practices and organic farm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusfarm using organic practices and organic farm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusfarm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusFarm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the industry.

The study found that organic practices outperformed traditional methods and chemical - intensive conventional farming and also found strong environmental benefits such as improved soil fertility, better retention of water and resistance to drought.

This practice provides dual benefits to the farmer: improved soils (due to higher carbon content) and reduced fuel use (since farm equipment such as tractors are not needed).

«Preparing the country for the impacts of climate change, such as the experience of the devastating winter floods of 2013/14, would bring so many benefits: more resilient wildlife communities, farming practices in the uplands that are profitable for farmers and retain and sustain their soils, and avoid the impacts of floods on economic disruption, public health and distress to those involved.