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- 1Merck showcases new technology to monitor calf behavior●Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior
Merck is drawing attention to new technology designed to monitor calf behavior, giving farmers a way to track the health and wellbeing of young livestock more closely. The system is being presented as a tool for earlier detection of problems in dairy herds, reflecting the broader push toward digital monitoring in cattle farming.
- 2Google signs rice-methane carbon credit deal with Mitti Labs●Google signs its biggest rice-methane carbon credit deal with Indian startup Mitti Labs The four-year agreement will cov
Google has signed its largest rice-methane carbon credit agreement to date with Indian startup Mitti Labs. The four-year deal will cover rice farms across three Indian states, reaching roughly 100,000 hectares at peak delivery. The arrangement aims to cut methane emissions from rice paddies, a significant source of greenhouse gases, while generating credits to offset Google's emissions.
- 3Iowa startups push ag tech and bioplastics forward●Iowa startups explore better ag tech and bioplastics
Iowa startups are working on improved agricultural technology and bioplastics, aiming to make farming more efficient and reduce reliance on conventional plastics. The emerging companies reflect a broader push in the Midwest to build tech businesses around agriculture, the state's dominant industry, with local entrepreneurs betting that sustainable materials and smarter farming tools can attract investment and customers.