crop loss Articles
-
Less crop loss with the Autonomic at blueberry farm John Benson - Case Study
Location: Cherokee, Victoria, Australia Application context: Blueberry farm (Food production > Vineyard & Orchard) Problem definition: Blueberries damaged and eaten by birds Pest bird species: Rosella (Psittaculidae) Time of year with bird problem: Summer (December – February) Time of the day with bird problems: From sunrise to sunset Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser ...
-
Global warming to result in widespread crop loss to insects
Rice, corn and wheat loss rates could rise by up to 25% with every 1˚C increase to global temperatures as insects start to eat and breed more, new research has found. Led by researchers at Washington University, the study forecasts global warming of 2˚C to push the losses of these three crops up to approximately 213 million tons every year. This could have severe implications ...
-
Project - Pasumai Tamil Nadu (Tamil Nadu)
Every year farmers in Tamil Nadu suffer crippling debts due to severe crop loss caused by acute shortage of water during non-monsoon seasons. The situation becomes grave when farmers get trapped in debts for not repaying loans on time. Since agriculture is the main source of income of rural farmers in Tamil Nadu, the adversities of failed harvest makes many of them to even commit suicide. ...
-
The grape damage by birds was drastically reduced at Verfrut Fruit Company - Case Study
Location: Fundo El Durazno, Cachapoal, Chile Application context: Table grapes, Red Globe Problem definition: Bird attack eating grapes Pest bird species: Thrushes, Chilean thrushes and blackbirds Time of the year with bird problems: December – March Time of the day with bird problems: All day Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser Autonomic 500 with solar panel In use since: December ...
-
Consider Drying Before Planting!
Drying is one of the most important, yet significantly overlooked, parts of the hemp growing and harvesting process. As planting season approaches, it’s crucial to think about drying before you plant your crop. If hemp is dried cleanly, properly, and promptly, there will be minimal damage or loss. As such, this will maximize the quality of products post-harvest. The Advanced Hemp Dryer ...
-
Agroroff significantly decreases bird damage to their crops - Case Study
ocation: Fundo Marquesa, Marquesa, Vicuña. IV Región de Coquimbo, Chile Application context: Red Globe table grapes Problem definition: Birds attacking people and eating the grapes Bird species: Sparrows (Passeridae) and Chilean thrushes (Turdae) Time of the year with bird problems: January – April Time of the day with bird problems: From dusk till dawn Number of ...
-
Glasshouse hygiene - the importance of staying clean
The nature of ornamental crops will mean plants are often in production for a long time, which can result in pest and disease carry over; so, it’s crucial that growers employ a rigorous hygiene and disinfection routine between crops. Start clean Starting the season with remnants of inoculum in the glasshouse, means growers are already on the backfoot, as the growing environment will always ...
By Certis UK
-
Biotechnology for small-scale farmers: a Kenyan case study
The paper analyses ex ante the potential economic effects of tissue culture biotechnology, which is being introduced into the Kenyan banana sector through an international collaborative project. The expected yield and income gains are sizable, because the pathogen-free banana planting material could substantially reduce the current crop losses induced by pests and diseases. However, using the ...
-
American blueberry farmer increases revenue by 33% with lasers - Case Study
Location: Jefferson, Oregon, USA Application context: Blueberry farm (Vineyard & Orchard) Problem definition: Crop loss due to bird damage in the blueberry farm Pest bird species: Starlings (Sturnidae), Blackbirds (Turdidae), Robins (Turdidae), Swallows (Hirundinidae) Time during the year of bird presence: June – October Time during the day of bird presence: From dusk to dawn ...
-
Detecting plant root diseases & pests
Soil-borne pests and diseases are harder to detect than those on the aerial parts of a plant. Visible symptoms in leaves and stem appear only in the final stages of the attacks. If plants are treated at this point, it may be difficult to avoid plant injury, as plants could already have been severely impacted. Early detection and identification are key to prevent crop loss. There are, however, ...
-
The Autonomic is used to deter birds from one of the most popular wine grapes - Case Study
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Application context: Vineyard (Food production) Problem definition: Crop loss due to grape-eating birds Pest bird species: Starlings and robins Time of the year of bird presence: From September until the end of October 2016 Time of the day with bird problems: From sunrise to sunset Number of systems: 1 x Autonomic Laser projection area: 14.8 acre (6 ha) In use since: ...
-
Ozone for Vertical Farming
Ozone in vertical farming is an excellent organic fungicide and biocide. In addition to its high efficiency and the advantages of not leaving chemical residues on the leaves. When ozone is dissolved in water favors root growth and increases dissolved oxygen in plants. About 90% of the water used worldwide is for agriculture. Ozone helps reduce the amount of water and helps inactivate viruses ...
-
Identify, prevent & treat russet mites on cannabis
As a cannabis grower, you will hopefully be aware of the importance of maintaining strong, healthy plants. However, one little pest, the infamous Russet Mite, can seriously harm your crop. These minuscule bugs can significantly damage your cannabis plants, resulting in lower yields or even crop loss. But fear not—you can effectively prevent and treat russet mites if you have the correct ...
-
Quantifying postharvest loss in vegetables along the supply chain in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
This study provides an overview of the postharvest loss situation of selected vegetable crops as perceived by the various supply chain actors in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. It investigates the volume and value of vegetable losses upstream along the supply chain, and identifies the main reasons and the preventive measures undertaken at each stage in the supply chain to abate postharvest losses. ...
-
Field trial carried out in the ebro valley, Spain case study
Rice farmers in Spain experience two major problems with their rice crops: After the flooding and fertilisation of the rice fields algal growth rapidly develops and covers the surface of the water in the paddy. This greatly reduces the availability of sunlight received by the seedlings until they have grown above the water level. This results in early stage plant loss which can be severe. The ...
-
Cultivation System that Enhances Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry—Delta 9
Many of the Canadian cannabis companies are focused on expanding into the US cannabis market in 2021. The one remaining obstacle is that if they grow cannabis or own retail stores in Canada, they are prohibited from entering the US market until cannabis is legal at the federal level. Without federal legalization and safe banking in the US market, however, navigating through the hurdles of the ...
By Delta 9
-
Cheap chemicals entice caterpillar-eating wasps to crops
It may be a win-win situation: treating seeds with commercially available growth promoters before planting could have the added benefit of attracting parasitic wasps that feed on caterpillar pests, suggests a study. The protective effect of these cheap, commercially available chemicals, known as ‘plant strengtheners’, can help protect young crops when they are particularly vulnerable ...
By SciDev.Net
-
Yield prediction and disease advice, frost warning - Case Study
The National Mexican Weather Station Network Case Study Summary Applications Yield prediction, disease monitoring, frost warning, soil moisture monitoring Location Mexico Products deployed Adcon ETo stations Adcon rain gauge stations Adcon soil moisture stations Contributors Agrienlace SA de C.V. Participating Organizations INIFAP (Ministry of Agriculture) & COFUPRO Parameters ...
-
Effect of height on the competitive ability of wheat with oats
Competitive ability of wheat is influenced by a range of attributes such as plant height, tiller number, and light interception. This study focused on the effect of plant height on weed competitiveness of a set of near-isogenic wheat lines (NILs). The set included seven bread wheat (Triticum aestivium L.) and six durum wheat (T. turgidum L.) cultivars, each having a semidwarf and tall ...
-
Aviro D16 Drone: The way to respond to agricultural losses due to pests
Agriculture is the backbone of the critical industry, especially in Southeast Asia regions, and helps sustain food security worldwide. Notably, they produce prominent productions like rice and palm oil. Each region's most scenic coastline is subjected to the country's broadest range of geographical hazards. The sector currently faces some challenges, including a shortage of human ability, ...
Need help finding the right suppliers? Try XPRT Sourcing. Let the XPRTs do the work for you