McKinsey: U.S. Sustainable Farming Outlook Positive, But Operational and Financial Support Still Key Barriers to Adoption

Increasing population and changing dietary habits are driving the need for higher agricultural yields, boosting phosphate fertilizer usage.

Rabobank estimates suggest contracted margins persisted in ’23 and will continue into ’24 despite recent decreases in key operating costs.

The CoBank 2024 outlook report examines several key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve U.S. rural communities.

UPL achieved the highest scores in the agrochemical sector in the S&P Global 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Topcon Positioning Systems has long focused on precision agriculture and recently created a global team designed to take sustainability to the next level.

New digital tools have the ability help ag professionals better manage risks, from weather and soil health to sustainability and water scarcity.

The company’s forthcoming plans include enhancing AI-based advisory across Farm to Fork supply chain.

Rewarding early adopters and bridging the technology gap are among the pillars of a thriving Canadian carbon market, says one ABG contributor.

Sustainability experts explore Canada’s urgent need for climate-smart policies and investments to propel the ag sector forward.