Global Agtech Initiative

JULY 24, 2023

These are the most prominent technologies making strides in agriculture and saving farms by protecting yields and profit margins. The post Ag Technology Helping Crop Yields Grow Despite Climate Change appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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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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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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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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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Implementing the following practices can increase the efficient use of nutrients in your farm or growing system. The best amount of nutrients will vary between crop species, soil, precipitation, and more.

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ProAg

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Crop insurance helps protect your farm and your future but we know theres a lot to learn about the subject. What is Multi-Peril Crop Insurance? What is Multi-Peril Crop Insurance? Is it the only type of crop insurance? Yield Protection (YP): Like APH, YP protects against a loss of production.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

What’s cover cropping all about, anyway? As with many eco initiatives, what was old is new again: Cover crops (or fallow season plantings; see more below) were first used during the Roman Empire as a way to boost the soil quality in vineyards. Cover crops refer to vegetation planted in empty fields— covering the soil, get it?—at

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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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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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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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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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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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Cropaia

MAY 20, 2023

Planting density is a crucial factor in agriculture that significantly influences crop yield and quality. Factors Affecting Optimal Planting Density Several factors influence the optimal planting density for a crop. This data-driven approach allows for informed decision-making and helps maximize crop productivity.

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Agwired

MARCH 11, 2025

Pesticides are called out by the signatories as being essential to protect crops and ensure U.S. Biotechnology is important for improving crop yields and sustainability while also improving nutritional outcomes for consumers. consumers can continue to access a safe, abundant and affordable food supply.

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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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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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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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Food Tank

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The organization focuses on three main areas: promoting climate-smart farming, improving financial access for farmers, and engaging young people in agriculture. Zanders says he experienced firsthand the challenges of farming on the Continent while managing an organic farm in Nigeria.

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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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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

AGRIVI presents a new Fertigation Management Module , primarily intended for berries and vegetable cultivation in greenhouses in the substrate, that redefines how we nurture our crops. Moreover, integrated analytics provide meaningful insights that empower farmers to make informed decisions that directly impact crop health and yield.

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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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Agwired

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

MyLand integrates seamlessly into existing farm operations, providing a scalable, farmer-friendly service that delivers measurable improvements across key metrics like crop yields, product quality, water efficiency, and soil vitality.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring a farm’s carbon footprint is not as simple as saying, “Cover crops were used, so that grain’s sustainably grown.” Different agricultural practices emit or sequester different amounts of carbon, so multiple farming practices must be considered when determining a farm’s environmental impact.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Malawi’s largest independent smallholder farmers association is working to help producers improve crop yields and adapt to the climate crisis while promoting gender equity. They are also producing crops that they previously felt they could not produce. Over time, women have become more active participants in the Association.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Researchers warn that loss of phosphorus can lead to decreased crop yields, in addition to causing water-quality problems. They say a combination of new technologies and better farming practices will be needed to improve phosphorus-loss prevention and mitigation. Related ATTRA blog: Managing Phosphorus for Clean Water

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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. These factors create uncertainty for the 2022 cropping year. The weather patterns for the 2021 growing season have been unusual, to say the least. Rainfall has been very short for most of ND, SD, and western MN in 2021.

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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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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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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Fertilizer basics The concept of soil fertilization likely extends back 8,000 years, when early farmers added manure and bones to their crops. 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.

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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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Agwired

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Climate change effects crop life cycle, growth and development • To adapt, new varieties will need to be developed (but they will likely require more water) • Efficient irrigation is essential to ensure consistent, high crop yields as temperatures and weather patterns change.

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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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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. Lately, though, the state has tried to increase awareness about the capabilities of wild, native bees to pollinate North Carolina’s crops.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ag retailers who build crop plans for their farmer clients need to consider how hyper-local weather forecasts and long-range outlooks can better position their solutions to deliver results. Planting dates, irrigation schedules, crop protection measures and more are all driven by weather.

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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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Agwired

OCTOBER 31, 2024

farmers are using a new solution to treat soil compaction – a problem that affects over 68 million acres of farmland and significantly reduces crop yields. Three years of independent field trials have confirmed significant yield boosts of up to 34 percent in a multitude of crops, with an 86 percent win rate.

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