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PROFITABLE CASH CROP IDEAS FOR SMALL SCALE FARMERS
On a given day in the life of a farmer, there are multiple aspects and areas that demand attention, including soil health, crops, market, labour, climate, farming methods and technologies being used. Each factor plays a role in ensuring success and profitability in a...
Agribusiness News: Sustainability Linked Loans
With an ambitious target set by the Australian red meat industry to be carbon neutral by 2030, the ability of producers to demonstrate sustainability credentials is becoming more and more of an imperative to future proof customer relationships, market access and...
Agribusiness News: Measuring Enteric Methane Emissions from Livestock
When it comes to sustainable livestock production, agribusiness news outlets are littered with articles about carbon capture, regenerative agriculture and feed supplements to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Asparagopsis seaweed has been in the spotlight for...
PESTICIDE APPLICATION 101: TIPS FOR SMART SPRAYING
Spraying pesticides and chemicals on fields full of crops is crucial yet challenging process. Over spraying can impact the environment, healthy crops and expose humans to various health risks. Spraying less than required, on the other hand, can result in inefficient...
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...