Agriculture

Big Sun’s Elevated Solar Trackers Play Nicely With Agriculture & Aquaculture Farms

7 years ago Kyle Field 0 Comments

Big Sun developed its dual axis solar tracker to maximize system output, just like most trackers do, and added springs to the cable adjustment system to allow the system to flex in varying wind conditions, reducing strain on system components. Big Sun’s trackers also bring with them the benefits of pre-programmed dual axis tracking via its iPV Tracker solution, which increases solar yields 30-50% vs fixed tilt systems.

Space Station Earth

7 years ago Andy Miles 0 Comments

On Space Station Earth, there are millions of untrained, careless people, knowing nothing of the intricate balances that maintain the life-support system, creating mayhem and destruction on a daily basis. We obviously need an intensive training program to make all personnel aware of the safety protocols, and to have some idea of how the life-support system on Space Station Earth operates.

Does The Future Of Agriculture Lie In Biomass?

7 years ago The Beam 0 Comments

Biomass Energy Generation is the process where agricultural products are used directly to create electric power. This specific technology and process is critical in discussing the future abilities and resources for renewable mix in energy and power grids, and can contribute to the overall goal of moving toward entire dependence on renewable sources in rural areas relying on an agricultural basis for their economies.

Enveritas Is Working To Eliminate Poverty In Coffee With New Tech-Enabled Certification Process

7 years ago Kyle Field 0 Comments

Most industry certifications for responsibly sourced coffee come with a steep price tag that puts them out of reach of all but the largest coffee conglomerates and plantations. Enveritas is a non-profit that is working to change that with a suite of new techniques that leverage technology to assess the sustainability of coffee growing operations at a much lower cost than other certifications. In fact, Enveritas offers certification to small farmers at no cost.

Despite Serious Health Risks, There Is No Federal Standard Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat

7 years ago Nexus Media 0 Comments

In the Lake Apopka region of Florida, a typical August day might yield a high temperature of 92 degrees F, a heat made all the worse by the stifling humidity. The weather is bad enough for office workers who spend most of the day next to an air conditioner. For farm workers, who spend their August picking blueberries outdoors, the heat can be oppressive, even fatal.