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...
HOW FARMERS CAN BENEFIT FROM AGRICULTURE APP DEVELOPMENT
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Agriculture
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...
Issues and risks associated with artificial intelligence 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: wild weed cactus 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.
THE DATA-DRIVEN AGRICULTURE: 4 WAYS FARMERS CAN BENEFIT FROM DATA ANALYTICS
Data has been part of virtually every major industry for years and agriculture is no exception. Only in recent years, the term “Big Data” has taken...
3 FARM-DIRECT MARKETING STRATEGIES HELPING FARMERS EARN MORE
Accounting for 55% of Australian land use and producing a wide range of primary products such as milk, wheat, meat, fruits, vegetables and...
Can you predict agtech adoption rates?
Uptake of technology and innovation is influenced by a range of social, cultural and economic factors. Location, size and farm type further intensify the complexity of “predicting” technology uptake in agriculture. So what does this mean for innovators, marketers and business in general within the agtech space? Can adoption rates for agtech be modelled and quantified?
4 limitations of agricultural sensor technology
Sensor technology can provide huge value and efficiency gains in a range of agricultural industries, but they are not without their limitations.
Farmers’ Thoughts: adoption of weed management practices in the Australian cropping industry
Weeds represent a major cost to farmers. Their significant economic impact has led to changes in numerous management practices, with the adoption rate of new practices varying over time and across regions.