Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The post How Gradient Crop Yield Solutions Is Using Data Analytics to Enhance Water Management for California Tomato Growers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Learn how satellite imagery provided by EOS Data Analytics has saved farmers a remarkable up to 15% in irrigation costs.

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CABI

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For smallholder farmers, it offers a chance to gain specialized knowledge and practical skills that enhance their farming practices and improve crop yields. CABI Academy is an important learning resource for a diverse range of users.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Precision agriculture is a farming approach that utilizes technology and data to improve crop yields, efficiency, and sustainability. By gathering and analyzing detailed information about the farm, farmers can make…

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agricultural research involves systematic investigation to improve agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and develop sustainable farming methods. Agricultural research plays

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Satellite imagery of Topaz Solar Farm, a massive solar installation inland from San Luis Obispo in Central California, depicts an oasis of blue panels surrounded by sun-scorched earth. But also, at the farm scale, I see agrivoltaics as the technology that can maximize our farmers’ and growers’ output from their lands.”

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Catch up on the next steps toward a new farm bill, features of the newest tractors on the market, how much deer feeding can cut crop yields and more!

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. Lets explore the landscape of modern farming and uncover the role data plays. Understanding Data-Driven Farming Farming today is more than just relying on instinct or what was done in the past. What Kind of Data is Being Used?

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Civil Eats

MAY 6, 2024

Tom Farquhar planted several large plots of beneficial flowers around his vegetable farm in Montgomery County, Maryland. Once a conventional corn and soybean farm, the idea was to control pests at the Certified Naturally Grown operation by increasing the number of beneficial predator insects and spiders. Runoff from U.S.

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Rodale Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For more than 40 years, the Farming Systems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute has combined real-world practices and rigorous scientific analysis to document the different impacts of organic and conventional […] The post New Research Reveals Organic Agriculture Produces Higher Crop Yields During Periods of Extreme Weather appeared first on Rodale (..)

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Siewicki started Vital Mission Farm with the hopes of helping to create a more sustainable food industry. But, starting the farm didn’t come easy at first. A second mortgage and $80k in debt Siewicki found there was a lot of information out there about how to farm. But how do new farms get the first initial sale?

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. How do we as farmers determine where to focus our effort and resources to resolve the issues that may arise on our farms?

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Cropaia

MAY 20, 2023

Planting density is a crucial factor in agriculture that significantly influences crop yield and quality. Factors such as plant variety, farming practices, and available resources can influence the optimal planting density for a particular crop in a specific location. Unlock the Potential of Your Farm with yieldsApp!

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Sustainable continuous cropping systems in farming represent an innovative approach to agriculture that seeks to maintain soil health, maximize crop yields, and

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Different agricultural practices emit or sequester different amounts of carbon, so multiple farming practices must be considered when determining a farm’s environmental impact. Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. reduced tillage, cover crops, treed acres).

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Organic cassava farming is an eco-friendly approach that focuses on growing cassava without synthetic chemicals. Farmers use natural inputs to boost crop yields while protecting the environment. Organic cassava farming promotes biodiversity by encouraging the use of cover crops and beneficial insects.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The post AGRIVI Releases New Fertigation Management Module that Remodels Crop Yield and Sustainability appeared first on AGRIVI. Contact us to learn more about how AGRIVI can help your business improve its fertigation management!

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Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

Conventional farming, also known as industrial or modern agriculture, utilizes synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs to maximize crop yields

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 23, 2023

Smart farming technology lets you do more with less. Is a lack of accessible labor limiting your farm’s productivity or changing the strategy behind your operation? In this article, we’ll outline four key benefits of smart farm technology and share how some farmers are already using it to enhance their operation.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A highlight of the trip was a visit to NASDA Iowa Supervisor Connie Merkey’s farm, where the delegates participated in an Objective Yield Survey demonstration. This hands-on experience showed how NASS estimates crop yields and how U.S. farmers contribute data to national yield forecasts.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Nowadays, fertilizers are an essential part of farming, and there are plenty of options: synthetic or organic (think: manure or seaweed), liquid or dry options, and a wide variety of formulations. Higher crop yields mean that less land is required for agriculture, which can benefit wildlife habitats and forests.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Precision agriculture uses technology and data to enhance farming practices, aiming to increase efficiency and crop yields. While it offers numerous advantages,

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Farm QA

AUGUST 31, 2021

Many have compared 2021 to 1988, but those farming in 1988 remember even tougher growing conditions. The weather patterns for the 2021 growing season have been unusual, to say the least. There were 39 days with temperatures above 90 in 1988 in Fargo and 40 equally hot that year in Grand Forks.

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Grow Link

JUNE 23, 2023

AI and IoT in greenhouse operations improves efficiency, boosts crop yields, reduces waste, and revolutionizes farming. Embrace AI as a tool, not a threat.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

In 2025, net farm income is expected to decline , continuing a softening trend after record highs in 2022. Farm debt levels are projected to rise due to increased borrowing and high interest rates, though asset appreciation has kept debt-to-asset ratios relatively low. A farms business strategy should align resources with risks.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 19, 2023

For example, it can assist in monitoring crops, optimizing irrigation, and even predicting weather patterns to make farming more efficient and productive. Improved Risk Assessments AI-powered algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data, including historical farm performance, market trends, weather patterns, and other relevant factors.

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Agritecture Blog

JULY 31, 2023

To develop a farm or to develop a technology, that is the question. As I pondered the topic for this round, I felt drawn to delve into a significant hurdle frequently encountered by vertical farming companies. This time, I aim to offer a fresh perspective on the question: are you a technology company or a farming company? “

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Where I live in North Carolina, growers with large cucumber and squash farms rent honey bees at a cost of $100 or more per hive and require 1-2 hives per acre during each season. Is there an alternative to the expense or time investment in honey bee pollination for a farmer growing pollinator-dependent crops?

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ATTRA

AUGUST 28, 2024

Rutgers University-New Brunswick published results of a study in which a multinational team of scientists analyzed bee visits and crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on six continents. The analysis revealed that one-third to two-thirds of farms have fields not performing up to their potential due to pollinator limitation.

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Farmbrite

MAY 25, 2023

An Introduction to Using Data For Farm Risk Management Farming is a risky business. For example, if you're looking to track crop yields in real time so that you know exactly how much produce is coming off each field, then sensors may be installed throughout the field that measure both temperature and humidity levels.

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AGRIVI

MARCH 12, 2024

Luckily, today there are various tools for proper risk management in agricultural production, and the development of digital agriculture provided technologies such as farm management software, weather stations, different types of sensors, pest alarms, and satellite imagery. and prepare their crops on time.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Improving water productivity in agriculture is essential and includes a thorough monitoring of water usage efficiency. AGRIVI Farm Management Software offers comprehensive solutions for sustainable and efficient water management.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It is important to track and measure this impact to help you adapt to the changing climate and make informed decisions for your farm. This includes recording weather patterns, soil conditions, irrigation practices, crop yields, and any other relevant metrics.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Rodale Institute , a nonprofit research institution for organic farming, cites that every acre of land farmed with plastic mulch creates upwards of 120 pounds of waste that typically end up in landfill, or otherwise break down into the soil or nearby watersheds. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

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Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unlock the benefits of soil testing on your farm, including the IRS Section 180 deduction and more. If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. But are there other cost-saving opportunities you might be missing?

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is where comprehensive Farm Management Software (FMS), like the market-leading AGRIVI Farm Enterprise , becomes a crucial differentiatorit consistently delivers ROI with measurable benefits that directly impact farmers profitability. How Farm Management Software Delivers ROI Quickly?

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Poor soils can cut crop yields by up to 50 percent—which, if we’re not careful, could result in more soil being tilled to grow more crops, which degrades more soil, which pushes us closer to climate catastrophe. Let’s put this in the next Farm Bill! Just last month, several members of the U.S.

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