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GYPSUM IN AGRICULTURE: UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS FOR VARIOUS FARM TYPES
Soil is one of the most important aspects of agriculture since it provides structure and all the essential nutrients for the crop. Now, with changing dynamics in the field of agriculture coupled with advanced technologies and innovations, it is high time that soil...
LIME V. GYPSUM: A COMPLETE COMPARISON
Soil health is a major factor when it comes to agriculture. Farmers always seek to improve their soil health in order to enhance their crop health and structure. There are mainly two soil amendments considered by farmers in order to achieve this goal, namely lime and...
METHANE EMISSIONS IN RICE FARMING
Rice is a staple food and a basic necessity for over 65% of the world’s population. Each year, around 513 million metric tonnes of milled rice are produced, and about 90% of rice is produced and consumed by people in the Asia-Pacific region. Hence, rice plays a very...
REMOTE SATELLITE SENSING OF RICE IN ASIA
Asia is the world’s largest producer of rice, with around 136 million hectares of land dedicated to rice cultivation. While 90% of the global rice production is produced within Asia, it is also the highest consumer of rice, with around 80% of the global rice...
Improving the Livestock Australia with Genetics of Animal Health and Disease
Understanding the genetics of animal health and disease is transforming livestock production in Australia. Modern science has provided farmers with the ability to breed healthier and stronger animals through genetic research. When applied to the identification of...
Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Agriculture in Australia
Sustainable agriculture is now gaining importance in Australia for the future of farming. Ever since the world has been struggling with undesirable phenomena such as climate change, deterioration of the land and water shortage, Australian farmers have no other choice...
Farm Equipment Financing Solutions in Australia
Depending on the size and debt level of the farm, farm equipment has become critical in modern farming processes, but the high costs can be a significant barrier for many farmers. This leads to the employment of farm equipment financing to support farmers to get the...
Emission Impacts: Organic vs. Chemical Fertilisers in Australian Agriculture
Australia’s agriculture sector is at a crossroads where techniques of sustainable production have become imperative to mitigate the impacts of climate change. One of the most significant debates about this area of study is the issue of emissions with relevance to...
Agricultural Technology: Why is the Agricultural Industry Slow to Adopt New Technologies?
It has been widely believed that for a long time now, the agricultural sector in general, and the farming industry in specific, can be a bit slow on technology adoption. Notwithstanding, farm machines like tractors have been in existence for more than 100 years with...
Essential Strategies and Practices for Optimising On-Farm Grain Storage in Australia
In rural Australia's landscape, grain farming forms an essential part of its’ agricultural life. For farmers, the amount of grain harvest does not just matter it is also about how well they store it after harvesting that determines if their investment will be...
