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Planet’s Dove Satellites: A Game-Changer in Remote Sensing Technology
Planet’s Dove satellites are truly transforming Earth monitoring, offering a level of detail and frequency that is unmatched in the industry. As we continue to explore the possibilities, these tiny but mighty satellites are set to revolutionize how we understand and manage our planet.
A Collaborative and Forward-Looking Partnership: Swift Geospatial and Planet
To learn more about this partnership and hear directly from Michael Breetzke, click the link below to read the full article with Planet and watch the accompanying video.
Maxar’s Legion Satellites: Ultra-High Resolution and Dynamic Revisit Frequency
Maxar’s Legion satellites are truly in a league of their own, thanks to their jaw-dropping ultra-high resolution and incredibly frequent revisit capability. This combo makes Legion an absolute game-changer for a whole range of applications.
The cocoa price hike, its impact on smallholder farmers and EUDR
The cocoa industry is grappling with an unprecedented crisis as cocoa prices skyrocket, doubling since the beginning of the year, as key producing countries in Africa are hard-hit by extreme climate change events, outbreaks of disease impacting crops and financial uncertainty. How have smallholder cocoa farmers been impacted and what can be done to help them? How does the EU Deforestation Regulation factor into this, given that cocoa is listed as one of the high-risk deforestation commodities?
World Cocoa Conference – Paying More for a Sustainable Cocoa
Swift Geospatial is thrilled to announce its participation and exhibition at the World Cocoa Conference - Paying More for a Sustainable Cocoa, set to take place in Brussels from April 21st to April 24th, 2024.
How will the EU Deforestation Regulation impact smallholder farmers?
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation deadline is fast approaching on 30 December 2024. Can smallholder farmers rally to meet the regulation requirements while under such time pressure, and facing other challenges such as a lack of financial resources, and technological and regulatory support?
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As global demand for soy and cattle increases, how can EUDR and other legislation help prevent negative climate impacts?
In a world where deforestation management and climate conservation are becoming increasingly pressing, soybean production and cattle farming are being spotlighted. Regulations like the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and others are helping combat unsustainable soybean and cattle farming practices, but how are they faring as demand for these commodities rises globally?
The impact of EUDR on top deforestation commodities: Cocoa and coffee
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a crucial measure to reduce global deforestation caused by major EU-imported goods and commodities. Two of the top deforestation drivers include cocoa and coffee. Find out more about these commodities, their impact and what EUDR hopes to achieve as well as how Swift Geospatial is able to assist in the monitoring of cocoa plantations across the globe.