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Canadian Food Focus Podcast: How is the agriculture industry managing plastic waste?

Like other industries in Canada, in agriculture, there are some inorganic waste products that are used in the production of food. This includes containers for products, bags for grain and livestock feed, twine on bales, tubing for sap collection, and other materials. Barry Friesen is the Executive Director of Cleanfarms Canada, which provides solutions to some of these challenges and discusses how agriculture is working to improve sustainable practices on the farm.

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Dr. Chris Wilson: Remote Sensing in Agriculture

Video: Dr. Chris Wilson: Remote Sensing in Agriculture

The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Chris Wilson from the University of Florida shares his expertise on forages, agroecology, and the integration of ecological science in crop production systems. He explains how data from satellite imagery and remote sensing can help optimize productivity and addresses the challenges of carbon credits in sustainable agriculture. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"We used satellite data to model forage biomass and quality, giving us large spatial coverage that informs management decisions and impacts on ecosystem services."