For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now a hot commodity

Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by knockout9461 on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @01:45PM (#21994442)

I'm not sure whether or not corporate farming leads to less emissions, but the environmental impact should not be the only factor evaluated for whether or not corporate farming consolidation is good for humanity. What may be lost in efficiency is gained in good jobs for middle class people to make a living.

If we're talking large scale change for the environment, why not electrify farm equipment, expand our solar and wind capacity to meet the demand, and allow for small farmers to still carve out a solid living and make the Heartland a place with thriving communities?

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Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by halbritt on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @07:36PM (#21997362)

I'm not suggesting that corporate farming consolidation is good for humanity. I'm suggesting that there is a benefit to using modern farming equipment.

Fundamentally, I believe that corporate farming consolidation is a risk to the global food supply. ADM is proof of how terrible that can be.

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