Real Agriculture

MARCH 24, 2025

Population, seed singulation, avoiding those skips and doubles, and getting the seed in the ground in the proper planting window are all key to optimizing corn yield, but if the planter is not properly tuned for uniform emergence, corn yield can take a big hit.

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Tractor Yield Seeding Production 278

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Farmers Weekly Andrew Wilson at Brickyard Farm near Slingsby, North Yorkshire, has just made a start on his 60ha of potatoes for McCain. “In In digs, yields look pleasing, although quality is a little variable in places, but nothing I’m majorly concerned about,” says Andrew. “I

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding each field’s soil is key to maximizing yield potential. That’s the philosophy Fieldwalker Agronomy’s Jonathan Zettler takes to the field when advising clients on how to best manage the unique environments throughout their farms.

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Yield Farming Farming Fertilizer 246

Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Soil type, water availability, hybrid choice, plant population and crop nutrients are just some of the factors growers have to consider when pursuing a high-yielding corn crop on their farm. Read More

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Farming Farming Yield Crop 328

Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

of parlour cake after moving farm, breed and system. Farmers Weekly An autumn-calving herd is targeting 7,500 litres from 1.5t

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Yield Farming Farming Livestock 264

Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Farmers Weekly Growing a mix of different wheat varieties, known as a “blend”, rather than planting a single variety has proven to increase average wheat yields by nearly 0.5t/ha, ha, reveals independent farm trial data. The […] The post Wheat blends prove simple way to boost average yields appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Yield Farming Farming 240

Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But there’s another macronutrient that’s hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. But there’s another macronutrient that’s hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. Read More

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Yield Crop Yield Crop Production 239

Real Agriculture

MARCH 9, 2025

As more producers explore alternative feed ingredients, hybrid rye is proving to be a nutrient-rich, high-yielding, and flexible option that benefits both livestock and farm economics. Hybrid rye is making waves in the North American livestock industry, and for good reason.

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Poultry Livestock Yield Farming 182

Farmers Weekly

JULY 20, 2023

Essex Harvest began on Monday (17 July) afternoon for Carl Juhl, farm manager at Little Farms in Saffron Walden, with Craft winter barley in at 16.7% Although harvest […] The post Harvest Highlights: Rain frustrations and disappointing yields appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Yield 225

Farmers Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

Farmers Weekly The pain continues for oilseed rape growers with only 21% of the rapeseed area cut by 25 July and yields averaging a poor 3t/ha, according to the first AHDB harvest report. See also: Essex farm uses borage […] The post Harvest 2023: Only 21% of oilseed rape cut and with poor yields appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Yield 239

Farmers Weekly

JULY 11, 2023

Farmers Weekly Winter barley harvest has been a stop-start affair at the Trinley Estate in Hampshire, where farm manager Mike Farrell began cutting the hybrid variety Thunderbolt last week, with yields of just over 10t/ha.

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Yield 209

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Ronald Leimgruber farms 3,500 of those acres. Given the lack of rain in the region, Leimgruber says he has “about seven” different irrigation projects on his farm, where he grows an array of crops, including carrots, lettuce, watermelon, and hay. Farming in the Arid West Illustration by Nhatt Nichols. Field and Robert W.

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Farming Farming Crop Acre 142

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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Farming Farming Technology Yield 96

Sustainable Harvest International

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sustainable Farming Increases Income Many family farmers struggle to afford inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides that they have been taught to use, even though the money spend on these takes away from their ability to meet basic needs. The surplus food can be sold at local markets, turning farms into reliable sources of income.

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Farming Farming Compost Agroecology 98

Real Agriculture

MARCH 28, 2024

Factors, such as physical make up of the soil, salinity, internal drainage, field position, and organic matter levels, all play a role in determining the high-yield. Factors, such as physical make up of the soil, salinity, internal drainage, field position, and organic matter levels, all play a role in determining the high-yield.

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Fertilizer Yield Farming Farming 331

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Farmers Weekly Farmers have vented their frustration after a council sold a 40ha tenant farm to Forestry England to grow trees.

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Forestry Farming Farming Yield 263

Real Agriculture

AUGUST 19, 2024

When considering adopting new technology, thoughts typically turn to costs — what will a new tech save in time or money, or how much will something limit losses or boost yield? But the actual pace of adopting practice changes in agriculture isn’t just held up by ROI, it’s something far more complicated. The adoption gap.

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Technology Yield Farming Farming 299

Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic blueberry farming involves cultivating blueberries without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Organic blueberry farming requires attention to soil preparation, variety selection, and organic pest management practices.

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Farming Farming Pesticide Cultivation 98

Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On this episode, host Shaun Haney is back from Germany and is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: Autonomy to help dealing with labour issues; Yields and quality concern in the corn harvest; and, Enough corn for an on-farm grain dryer. We will also hear a. We will also hear a. Read More

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Grain 262

Trimble Agriculture

MARCH 24, 2025

The impact of the farm labor shortage on U.S. agriculture and farm financing. Paid farm labor accounts for 41 percent of all farm workers in the U.S. But the farm labor workforce pool is shrinking , and has been for decades. Why is the Farm Labor Workforce Shrinking? Did you know? farmer is 58.1

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Farming Farming Technology Finance 111

Farmbrite

DECEMBER 5, 2024

There's a lot that goes into farming and there's a lot to think about before buying land for your farm. Finding the best farmland for your new farm involves several key steps to ensure you choose a location that meets your needs and goals. Consider the size of the land you need based on your farming plans.

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Farmland Real Estate Farming Farming 97

Food Tank

JANUARY 15, 2025

Agrarian Trust, a national nonprofit in the United States, is taking a commons-based approach to help ensure that a new generation of farmers can access farm land. He started his business in Roanoke, VA by farming on borrowed spaces of land in other peoples yards. According to Agrarian Trust, more than 40 percent of U.S.

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Farmland Farming Farming Food 111

Farmers Weekly

JULY 26, 2023

Farmers Weekly A sharp fall in artificial fertiliser use on British farms in 2022 had little impact on crop yields, suggesting farmers could benefit from a permanent reduction in ammonium nitrate (AN) applications.

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Crop Yield Yield Crop Farming 163

Cropaia

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the fast-paced world of modern agriculture, adopting the right farm management software can be transformative. These platforms go beyond basic record-keeping, offering powerful tools to monitor, plan, and optimize your farm operations. The challenge lies in evaluating the vast array of tools available on the market.

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Farming Farming Supply Chain Technology 93

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 3, 2023

See also: 5 mistakes when adopting regen farming and how to avoid them Berwick-upon-Tweed At Edrington Mains Farm, Jim Macfarlane […] The post Harvest 2023: Yields hit by early summer drought appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Yield 161

Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Sustainable high-yield farming is essential for bending the curve of biodiversity loss. are essential for sustainable high-yield farming. Another example of the benefits of FAIR evaluation data. And of botanical gardens. And genebanks (and maybe botanical gardens too, why not?) Certify that.

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Seeding Yield Technology Farming 197

Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 27, 2025

Farming for the future: Understanding factors enabling the adoption of diversified farming systems. Access to extension services, strong social networks, and perceived environmental benefits contribute to the diversification of farming systems, but their effects are context-specific. Stable AND high-yielding?

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Cultivation Yield Seeding Food 214

Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Have a question you’d like. Have a question you’d like. Read More

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Yield Crop Farming Farming 278

UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By: Ron Nichols, Understanding Ag, LLC Every day on his farm, Luke Bergler sees the connection between healthy soil, healthy grass, healthy animals and healthy people. When he pushes a shovel into the soft, well-aggregated soil on his 240-acre farm near Ridgeway, Minnesota, Bergler sees more earthworms than he ever thought imaginable.

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Farming Farming Acre Cattle 92

Real Agriculture

AUGUST 20, 2024

If farm fields show a deficit, how much potash should be broadcast to maintain yield? If farm fields show a deficit, how much potash should be broadcast to maintain yield? If farm fields show a deficit, how much potash should be broadcast to maintain yield? Read More

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Acre Yield Farming Farming 264

Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These activity books, cookbooks, and stories celebrate diverse foodways and farming practices from across the world, uplift the power of community, and celebrate all that pollinators do for global food and farming systems. At the end of the book, readers will also find detailed information about each farming practice.

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Food Farming Farming Grain 112

Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing. Read More

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Crop Yield Yield Harvesting Harvest 246

Farmers Weekly

JULY 17, 2023

The hiatus follows drought conditions earlier in the growing season which has seen initial oilseed rape yields drop 20% on the farm’s long-term average. Despite the present […] The post Oilseed rape yields down 20% as combine fleet parked-up appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Yield Harvesting Harvest Harvester 148

Agric4profits

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Almond farming is a profitable agricultural venture known for producing nutritious nuts that are highly demanded globally. Almond trees are well-suited to areas with Mediterranean climates, requiring careful management to ensure optimal growth and high yields.

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Farming Farming Cultivation Yield 59

Real Agriculture

APRIL 4, 2025

Variable rate strategies can make a big difference when it comes to optimizing inputs and maximizing yield potential, but any VR strategy needs good data to draw from.

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Yield Technology Production Crop 130

Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Farmers Weekly Potato harvest is nearly complete for RG Abrey Farms in Norfolk, which has been pioneering an innovative camera-based system to drive yield and marketability across its potato crop.

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Crop Yield 264

Real Agriculture

JULY 5, 2023

How do you cover acres quickly during planting season with big equipment without causing compaction and compromising yield? The brothers farm in Perth County, Ont., Read More How do you cover acres quickly during planting season with big equipment without causing compaction and compromising yield? Read More

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Acre Tractor Yield Harvesting 246