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Importance of Weather Forecasting in Agriculture
Weather as we know is the atmospheric condition at a certain time which is expressed in the most significant weather variables. The weather forecast, by definition, is estimating future weather conditions scientifically, which is a very essential aspect of...
Relevance of AI in Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the most vital pillars of the global economy as it satiates the global human need for food. It is the primary source of employment in most countries. Issues such as lack of knowledge of types of soil, yields, crops, weather, inappropriate use of...
Widely Approved Farming Practices in Australia
Statistically, “Australia agricultural exports, including crops and livestock was forecasted to shoot up to 72.3 billion Australian dollars in financial year 2023”. Farming, a part of agriculture is one of the oldest human practices that involves growing crops and...
Know about the Importance of Farm Insurance
According to recent research, “the global crop insurance market attained a value of about USD 36 billion in 2020. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2023-2028 at a CAGR of 6.2% to reach nearly USD 51 billion by 2026.” Australia as we know...
What is Urban Farming and what are its Benefits?
Urban farming involves cultivating, processing, and distributing food in urban areas. It is a complex but diverse mix of food production including animal husbandry, aquaculture, beekeeping, and horticulture. Urban farming reflects different levels of economic and...
Deforestation: Its Impact and Solutions to Remedy the Issue
Forests cover about 31% of the Earth’s surface, 75% of which has been degraded by human activities like deforestation. Deforestation is the deliberate clearing of forest land for human uses like regenerative agriculture, cattle breeding, and extracting raw materials...
How do you Manage Financial Risk in Agriculture?
Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of any farming business. Starting from weather predictions for the entire year to calculating the increase or decrease in market prices, agribusiness owners are forced to make decisions based on inadequate information. Such...
Summer Crops in Australia
Despite being an arid land, Australia has a global reputation as a leading agricultural producer and is known for its clean, green, and safe produce. Wheat, barley, canola, cotton, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables are the primary crops, followed by sorghum, oats,...
Drip Irrigation Systems in Australia
Statistics show that “the global drip irrigation market size was valued at USD 4.63 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USB 9.37 billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.30%”. Known for its water and nutrient-saving properties, drip irrigation is an efficient...
A Glimpse of Agricultural Trade in Australia
Australian agriculture contributes approximately 3 per cent of the country’s GDP and employs around 4 per cent of the total workforce directly. Even though the agricultural sector’s GDP is small, raw, and unprocessed, agricultural products contribute almost a quarter...