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DRONES AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
The demand for food production and consumption is increasing substantially, putting world food supply at all time high and commodity prices at an all time-low. The constantly increasing population and food demand has coaxed farmers and agronomists to shift from...
CROP ROTATION GUIDE: PRINCIPLES AND BENEFITS
Farmers and agronomists have long practiced techniques to boost efficiency, improve crop yields, and minimize costs. While monoculture—planting the same crop repeatedly in the same field—seems convenient and cost-effective, it can lead to significant problems, such as...
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO HARVEST YOUR FRUITING CROPS?
When you are a farmer or producer, there are several aspects to consider for making sure the crop comes to fruition successfully and you have quality yields to bring to the market. One of them is harvest time. It takes months to sow, water, fertilise, nurture and...
“My industry VS my farm”: tracking Australian dairy farmer confidence
Positive sentiment towards the industry is up by 20% amongst Australian dairy farmers, but farmers are feeling more positive towards the outlook of their own businesses as opposed to the industry as a whole.
HOW FARMERS CAN BENEFIT FROM AGRICULTURE APP DEVELOPMENT
Agriculture is the only industry that has been in existence since the dawn of humanity and is never going to lose its significance till infinity. As the world population continues to grow at a fast pace, so does the demand for food and crop production. The increasing...
WHY, WHAT AND HOW TO SELL AT A FARMERS’ MARKET 101
Most small producers and growers focus all their and time on the production part of their agriculture business. While it is important to raise quality produce and livestock to ensure availability of wholesome food for human consumption, your marketing plan will decide...
HERE’S WHY MORE FARMERS NEED TO PRACTICE CARBON FARMING
As the world continues to see and experience the physical impacts of climate change, the agriculture industry is in the hot seat – not only for contributing to around 24% of global green house gas emissions, but also for actively combating with this crisis with a...
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN A SMART FARMING SYSTEM
The agriculture industry has exponentially grown in recent years and is anticipated to continue to evolve in the coming years – thanks to agricultural and marketing possibilities offered by big data, advanced technologies and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT)....
Issues and Risks Associated With AI in Agriculture
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture promises to improve the sectors’ productivity and revenue, however, no technology is without limitations, risks or trade-offs.
Agricultural Weed Research and Tracking Pest Outbreaks
The rapid spread of wheel cactus across regional Victoria is challenging farmers in the area, with both public and private landholders joining forces to try and curb the outbreak.