agriculture industry Articles
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Measurement of Methyl Isothiocyanate and Other Insecticides by GC / FID – FPD
The use of pesticides and insecticides in the Agricultural Industry has always been widespread in the past. However, their use is now under close scrutiny by many consumer and government agencies since the short-term and cumulative effects of these materials has been shown to be potentially hazardous to humans and ...
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PVC Mesh
Stretched Plastic Mesh With Weight Ranges From 8 To 80 Gram Per Square Meter Bi-orientation stretched mesh has light weight, simple physical structure, stable dimension, high strength, and durable property. PVC stretched light mesh is suitable for various agricultural, industrial and gardening uses. Choose Light Weight Stretched Plastic Mesh According to Applications: Popular Applications ...
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Complexity is the nemesis of change
Agritech doesn't need to be complicated Over the past few years we have heard a lot of chat about the new laws and regulations that will be taking effect shortly in New Zealand’s Farming and Agriculture industry. Whether we like it or not, it’s going to happen. It’s out of our hands. Record keeping and compliance will soon be mandatory in our country for most things we do and ...
By Agrimap LLC
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Uses of PPGI Sheet in Agriculture Industry
PPGI sheets are commonly used in the agriculture industry for various purposes, such as: 1. Roofing: PPGI sheets are used to create durable and weather-resistant roofs for agricultural buildings, such as barns, sheds, and warehouses. 2. Fencing: PPGI sheets are used to construct fences around agricultural fields, to keep livestock in or out, and to protect crops from pests. 3. Greenhouses: PPGI ...
By Wanzhi Steel
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The impact of COVID-19 on the food and agriculture industry
Agriculture has been a cornerstone of civilisation since time immemorial. As man’s nomadic habits developed into a sedentary lifestyle, it has facilitated the trade and prosperity links that have enabled us to evolve. With the passage of time, globalisation and international trade meant that communities with an excess yield could export their goods to others in which there were food ...
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Perspective: The role of universities in transforming African agriculture for economic development - producing knowledge farmers and entrepreneurial leaders
Universities play important roles in socio–economic development by contributing to the advancement and dissemination of new knowledge, and developing human capacity. African agriculture has the lowest yield and productivity compared to the rest of the world. The continent is the most food insecure and has the highest youth unemployment. Transforming smallholder agriculture into industrial ...
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The Impact of Covid-19 on the food and agriculture industry
Agriculture has been a cornerstone of civilisation since time immemorial. As man’s nomadic habits developed into a sedentary lifestyle, it has facilitated the trade and prosperity links that have enabled us to evolve. With the passage of time, globalisation and international trade meant that communities with an excess yield could export their goods to others in which there were food ...
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The contribution of agricultural input industries to agricultural innovation
This paper presents an analytical framework to measure how farmers (i.e., primary agriculture) in countries at different stages of economic development absorb new technology by buying inputs from other industries. By combining information on the use of purchased inputs in primary agriculture (based on country-specific input±output matrices) with information on R&D intensities in the various ...
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TerraStar-X Brings RTK From the Sky Accuracy to GPS 7500
TerraStar-X Delivers Near-Instant RTK-Level Accuracy Ag Leader announces GPS 7500 receivers will now support TerraStar-X, providing centimeter-level accuracy to customers across the Midwestern United States, with additional coverage areas coming soon. TerraStar-X delivers RTK From the Sky™ performance, and convergence in under one minute with two centimeter accuracy. TerraStar-X ...
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Cooperation of agriculture and industry in France
Location Rohan/France Capacity 526 kWel In operation since 09/2010 Input materials Pig liquid manure, flotate fat, maize silage Features Flotate fats and oils from the food industry supply approximately 75% of the energy produced. The electricity generated in the biogas plant in Rohan is sold in its entirety to the energy company EDF. The generated heat is used by the agricultural firm Le ...
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Measurement of Residual Arochlors and other Pesticides in Meat Products by GC / ECD-NPD
The use of pesticides and insecticides in the Agricultural Industry has always been widespread in the past. However, their use is now under close scrutiny by many consumer and government agencies since the short-term and cumulative effects of these materials has been shown to be potentially hazardous to humans and animals. Since almost all domesticated livestock feed is of fresh or ...
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Biotechnology in developing countries: opportunities in solid state fermentation applied in the agricultural industry
This paper summarises the experiences in Israel and elsewhere of the biotechnological processing of organic matter experiences that could be applied in developing countries. Emphasis is given to relatively simple technologies, and the applications include preservation of forage crops and by-products, mushroom cultivation and recovery of plant cell contents. These technologies might increase milk ...
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How the Agricultural Industry Can Improve Water Usage
Everyone knows the environmental impact carbon emissions have on the environment, speeding up climate change and causing extreme weather conditions. However, fewer people are aware of the importance of using water conservatively, as resources are quickly diminishing across the world, which not only exacerbates climate change, but could also put human and animal life at ...
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A Possible EU Wide Charge on Cadmium in Phosphate Fertilisers: Economic and Environmental Implications
Abstract This report examines the economic and environmental effect of introducing an EU wide charge on the cadmium content of phosphate fertilisers. The objective of such a charge would be to reduce cadmium contamination of soils in a cost effective way. The main conclusions are that the economic impact of such a charge on EU agriculture and industry will be small. However, it may lead to a ...
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Perspective: Investing in research and promoting trade are critical for Africa's agricultural transformation
Africa is now in desperate need of entrepreneurial political leadership which seeks innovative and sustainable development pathways to address the plethora of current and emerging socio–economic and environmental challenges facing the continent. To meet the growing and changing economic aspirations of the largely young population, major productivity increases in agriculture and trade in ...
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Innovative business cases in the South Africa table grape and wine industries: developing the concept of empowerment entrepreneurship
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on an innovative initiative taken spontaneously by producers in the supply chain of the table grapes and wine industry to empower employees. Empowerment is a fundamental force for change in doing business in South Africa and its societies, especially in the lives of previously disadvantaged people (PDI). The majority of the PDI employed in the agriculture ...
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Why Work at Ag Leader
Have you considered a career in the Agriculture industry? It is very rewarding knowing you’re helping farmers feed, fuel and clothe the world! Plus, the ag industry is just plain fun! It’s about working hard and playing hard. It’s about being helpful and respectful to each other and it’s about a common goal of improvement. Here at Ag Leader there are careers and ...
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Plant biotechnology and agricultural supply industry restructuring
The strategic horizon of the agricultural supply industry (pesticides and seeds) is darkened by grave uncertainties. These are the result of the growing multiform resistance of society to the present or potential risks of genetically modified organisms to health and the environment. They are also the consequences of counter-strategies implemented by economic players who are close to final ...
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Quality assurance mechanisms in agrifood: the case of the Spanish fresh meat sector
The largest fresh meat brand names in Spain are analysed here to study how quality is signalled in the agricultural and food industries and how the underlying quality-assurance organisations work. We obtain two main results. First, organisational form varies according to the specialisation of the brand name. Geographical indicators, which focus on achieving high organoleptic product attributes, ...
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Efficiency concept under stochastic consideration of water value in irrigated agricultural land in Crete, Greece
Water is an increasingly scarce and valuable resource. It is generally accepted that there is a finite supply of water. As economies grow there is an increasing demand for water. The application of water to agricultural lands for irrigation is one of the essential uses of this natural resource in many areas. There is competition among agriculture, industry, and human consumption for the ...
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