Author: OurCrowd

[Tevel in The Wall Street Journal] Five new farming technologies tackle climate-change threats

Jun 4, 2023 |

Agriculture faces some daunting challenges from a changing climate in coming years, scientists project. Heavy rainfall is expected to become more frequent, with resulting erosion of soil decreasing available nutrients. Growing conditions are forecast to change regionally—with some places seeing a potentially longer growing season, but others seeing drier, colder ones. Disease-causing pests and insects are expected to expand their range. Read...

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[Boatsetter in Business Wire] Fishing Is the fastest growing activity on boatsetter’s platform

Jun 4, 2023 |

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On track to make fishing more accessible for beginners and avid anglers alike, Boatsetter, the leading marketplace for on-water experiences and boat rentals nationwide, has seen a 60% year-over-year increase in fishing trip bookings. Also known to be the largest US-based fishing marketplace, the company has also grown its fleet of fishing boats to cover over 800 locations across America, with particularly high growth in the Gulf Coast of the United States. Booked trips increased by 210% in the greater Tampa area and 156% in the western Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast region. Boatsetter predicts the record 70-day gulf red snapper fishing season will further support interest in the Florida region this summer. Read more ...

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[BioCatch in PR Newswire] New independent research Study reveals majority of global financial institutions are unable to respond effectively to fraud and financial crime USA – english 

Jun 4, 2023 |

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BioCatch, the pioneer of behavioral biometric intelligence and a leader in digital fraud detection, today announced the findings of a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of BioCatch: “Improve Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Operations With A Proactive And Unified Approach.” The research reveals the reality about the concern and readiness of the world’s largest banks’ ability to effectively respond to the changing fraud and financial crime landscape. This research comes on the heels of increasing media and regulatory body reports that money laundering scams are increasing at alarming rates. Read...

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