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FarmTech coverage highlights how precision agriculture technology is being used to improve nutrient efficiency on farms. The report focuses on tools that help farmers apply fertilizers and nutrients more accurately, reducing waste and costs while supporting crop yields. It reflects a broader push in the farming sector toward data-driven practices that make better use of inputs amid rising costs and environmental scrutiny.

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.

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.