The agriculture industry has exponentially grown in recent years and is anticipated to continue to evolve in the coming years – thanks to...
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN A SMART FARMING SYSTEM
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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...
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.
The most popular financial management software used by Australian farmers
A farm is ultimately a business enterprise that needs to account for its cash flow, manage payrolls, budgets and more.