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Termites | What You Should Know About the Silent Saboteurs of Soil and Structure
Farmers cultivating sugarcane, maize, rice, wheat, groundnuts, and various fruit trees must remain vigilant. Termites can damage crops by attacking roots and stems, tunneling through plant tissues, weakening the plant’s structure, and impeding vital water and nutrient flow
Sigenergy's Modular C&I Solar-Storage Solution Drives Sustainable Aquaculture
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By demonstrating the practical application of solar-storage integration in challenging environments, it highlights the potential of these technologies to drive sustainability across diverse sectors and regions.
Multi-Channel LED lighting for Greenhouses
Optimizing light levels is crucial for enhancing productivity and maintaining plant health. LED lighting provides an opportunity to achieve just that, with specific benefits for growers transitioning from traditional HPS to high-intensity LED solutions.
How Time-of-Flight Cameras Improve AI-Based Plant Row Detection in Precision Agriculture
In precision agriculture systems, cameras help detect plant rows with a high degree of clarity, even under difficult conditions. That’s why ToF cameras have become very popular. Learn about how AI-based plant row detection works, its benefits, and must-have camera features
Saving Water, Growing More: Muni Swamy Rao’s Success with Drip Irrigation
With the precise and efficient delivery of water to the plant roots, his crop health significantly improved — leading to a yield of 21 tonnes, compared to the 17.5 tonnes he previously harvested with traditional irrigation.
MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan
Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.
How AI-Powered Farm ERP Systems Are Revolutionizing Decision-Making for Modern Farmers
Unravel how AI-powered farm ERP systems enable farms to optimize their operations, and why AgriERP provides a powerful, scalable solution.
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How to Match Crop Production to Climate and Community Needs With Precision Agriculture
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Incorporating precision farming helps you maximize crop production and stay on top of climate change. With so many responsibilities to attend to, farmers can benefit from precision agriculture’s innovative technology and ability to limit potential setbacks.
Vertical Farming Market to Surpass USD 19.7 Billion by 2034
Hydroponics remains the preferred method due to its ease of use and proven productivity, followed by other sustainable alternatives.
Farmer sentiment weakens, but farmers believe U.S. policy headed in right direction
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More optimism prevailed among U.S. farmers about future agricultural trade prospects than in June. In July, 43% of respondents reported expectations for an increase in agricultural exports in the next five years, 2 points higher than the previous month.
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WSSA Expresses Opposition to ARS Lab Closures, Downsizing
In a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, WSSA and its five affiliates voice opposition to proposed USDA reorganization plans to close or downsize ARS laboratories
Nofence Launches HerdNet, a New, State-of-the-Art Communication System for Livestock Collars
Pioneered by Nofence, HerdNet is a breakthrough in virtual fencing technology that further improves connectivity, particularly in more remote areas where connectivity is a challenge, and helps ensure real-time synchronization of virtual fencing for cattle, sheep, and goats.
InSoil's Soil Carbon Programme Successfully Verified by SCS Global
InSoil, a climate finance company driving the transition to regenerative agriculture, has had its soil carbon program successfully validated and verified by SCS Global, a world leader in independent certification, validation, and verification.
Desert Control and Oasis Date Initiate Large Yield-Focused Trial
The new trial follows successful outcomes observed in early 2025, when LNC was applied to more than 9,000 date trees at a California ranch operated by Oasis Date. That application demonstrated water conservation benefits, prompting further investigation into yield performance.
MSU AgBioResearch helps propel potato industry
For decades, MSU scientists have worked alongside potato growers to address their most pressing challenges. Potato breeding, disease, insect and weed control, and input recommendations have been vital to the industry.
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AgriERP
AgriERP is a comprehensive farm management solution designed to empower farmers with streamlined operations and increased profitability. Powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365, AgriERP offers a single, straightforward platform that addresses the pain points of various farm types. With its user-friendly interface and intelligent automation, AgriERP is like having a trusted partner by your side throughout your farming journey.
