As people’s diet continues to change due to constantly growing financial possibilities, the worldwide demand for animal products, such as eggs, milk...
PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING AND DIGITALISATION
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Farming
THINGS YOU CAN SELL AT A FARMERS’ MARKET BEYOND PRODUCE
When farmers sell directly to consumers, they obtain higher returns; and these returns are not just monetary. In fact, selling directly to consumers...
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,...
Agribusiness news: farm expansion and exit intentions in Australian dairy
Dry seasonal conditions between 2018-19 and 2019-20 constrained the financial performance of Australian dairy farms, but national farm performance is projected to improve slightly on average in 2020-21 (ABARES, 2021).
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...
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.
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTS AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AND WHY TO USE IT
Agriculture is one of the world’s most traditional industries while farming is amongst the world’s oldest professions. While farming has been around...
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...