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At Map of Ag, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to keep you informed and inspired. Our blog is a platform dedicated to exploring the latest trends, sharing insightful tips and tricks, and discussing the challenges and opportunities within our industry. We believe in the power of information and aim to provide valuable content that resonates with the industry.
Focus on Nitrogen to ensure a sustainable future for farming
When it comes to climate change associated with agriculture and food production, much of the focus has been on methane,…
Sustainable soya on the increase in the UK
Thirty-two percent of soya imported into the UK in 2019 was covered by a deforestation-and-conversion-free certified soya standard according to…
The role of food businesses in agricultural supply chains
Map of Ag, European Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP) and the Allerton Project will be presenting in the Kellogg’s sponsored…
Measuring, managing and mitigating, it’s all about driving efficiency.
We were first introduced to Kellogg’s Origins through European Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP), led by Duncan Rawson. Map of…
Kellogg’s Origins Programme Focus for Groundswell 2021
It was a chance encounter in 2012 that initially sowed the seed of the Kellogg’s Origins programme. I was introduced…
Pasture Growth Forecaster and LIC SPACE – a celebration
In October 2020, LIC launched an update to its SPACE pasture measurement service. SPACE uses satellite data to predict available…
What really drives profitability in pastoral agriculture?
Unique, profitable, and complex – New Zealand pastoral agriculture is uniquely based around grazing pasture in the paddock while it…
International livestock data standard released
The ICAR Animal Data Exchange working group has released a set of JSON and API standards for livestock data exchange….
Platforms – what are the critical elements and how do I design one?
Since writing the last blog – the world has changed. New Zealand is in level 3 of our lockdown, and thousands of…