agriculture

Agriculture is the science and art of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. The history of agriculture began thousands of years ago.

Source: nationalgeographic.org

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October 22, 2024  |  B2B Payments

The only thing bigger than the agriculture sector’s contribution to daily sustenance could be its reliance on paper payments. In 2023, agriculture, food and related...

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The Farm to Finance Revolution: How AI Is Transforming Agriculture
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Technology has long had a profound impact on farming practices. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the growing intersection of AgTech, finance and robotics is...

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December 22, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

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December 13, 2023  |  VISA

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In the agricultural space, businesses have to be around long enough to matter. And that leaves firms pretty comfortable with the way they do —...

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Bushel has completed a $26 million funding round to continue developing its digital platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses. The investment will be used to accelerate...

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