Farmers are under pressure. Dramatic cost increases for inputs and labor are putting their profitability at risk, and a warmer climate is resulting in increased weather variability, more frequent acute weather events, longer droughts, and new invasive crops and pests, all of which reduce yields, write Rob Bland, Vasanth Ganesan, and coauthors. How can farmers navigate these challenges and remain economically viable? This National Farmers Market Week, an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system, explore insights on the key trends shaping the future of agriculture and dive into innovative solutions to farmers’ most pressing challenges.
Trends driving automation on the farm
Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma
The agricultural transition: Building a sustainable future
Transition to net zero: Food and agriculture
What climate-smart agriculture means for smallholder farmers
Voice of the US farmer in 2022: Innovating through uncertainty
How agtech is poised to transform India into a farming powerhouse
Saving Southeast Asia’s crops: Four key steps toward food security
Farmers value digital engagement, but want suppliers to step up their game
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