Environmental Defense Fund
Landscape of Agricultural Innovation Report
Pages
24
Time to read
45 mins
Publication
Language
English
Pages
24
Time to read
45 mins
Publication
Language
English
This report presents an analysis of nearly 400 companies and innovations within the climate-smart agriculture market, focusing on their climate impacts, market readiness, and environmental co-benefits. It outlines the strengths and limitations of these technologies and emphasizes the need for effective policy support and investment to enhance efficiency gains and emissions reductions. The report identifies five key technology fields: nutrient and fertilizer solutions, smart sensing and precision analytics, agronomic data and measurement platforms, biotech and genetic innovation, and automation and machinery, detailing their potential to boost farm productivity while delivering climate benefits. It also discusses the roles of policymakers and the private sector in scaling these innovations, highlighting the importance of funding research, advancing bipartisan legislation, and fostering partnerships. The findings aim to inform stakeholders across the agricultural landscape about the opportunities and necessary actions to drive the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.