Crop Nutrients
Plant need to eat, just like you and me. Check out this video to learn how farmers provide nutrients to their crops and maximize yields through best management practices.
Agricultural Resources
WORLD POPULATION:
Births this year:
Deaths this year:
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ARABLE LAND:
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Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
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Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
Laying Hens
Watch the video to learn about laying hens. Read the article to see Alberta Egg Producer’s answers to student questions.
Corn
Watch the video to see a corn harvest, and read more to learn about the different types of corn, corn products, and other cool corn facts!
Best Management Practices
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Best Management Practices help farmers grow more crops on less land, using less nutrients and less water, and that makes these practices critical as we work to feed the world in our Journey to 2050!
60% More Food
To FEED THE WORLD in 2050, we will need to grow over 60% more food on the same amount of land. Read this article to learn more about a sustainable future.