Agriculture Management Articles
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Project - Namakkal, Tamil Nadu (India)
Namakkal Location: Namakkal, Tamil Nadu (India) Output: 2.4MW Electricity Input Materials: 250 TPD Multi-Feedstock Press Mud, Chicken Litter, Agricultural residues ...
By Saaf Energy
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Five benefits of agricultural smart irrigation
Population growth and an increase in irrigated agricultural land lead to a greater need for water and energy, at a time when global warming and rising greenhouse gas emissions are posing a real environmental challenge. In this context, the benefits of smart irrigation, i.e., using the exact amount of water needed for each crop, help to optimize this scarce resource. If we take a closer look at ...
By Idrica
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From the Farm View - Curtis Kornelson
Sustainability and efficiency are Curtis Kornelson’s goals for his farming operation as he hopes to one day hand the farm down to his son. That’s why he adopted variable rate technology on his farm more than ten years ago. Curtis Kornelson is a third generation farmer – he grows green lentils, canola, durum and barley on just over 8,000 acres northwest of Kindersley, ...
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Fluralaner, Expected To Be Developed As A Pesticide
Fluralaner is a systemic insecticide and acaricide that can be administered orally or topically. Bravecto is the trade name. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for flea treatment in dogs under the trade name Bravecto in May 2014 and for topical treatment in cats in November 2019. Fluralaner is a novel isooxazoline broad-spectrum insecticide that acts on γ-aminobutyric ...
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What is a Split-Pond Partitioned Aquaculture System (PAS)?
What is a Split-Pond Partitioned Aquaculture System (PAS)? According to the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, “The Partitioned Aquaculture System (PAS) developed at Clemson University combines the process control advantage of recirculating aquaculture with the lower cost of pond aquaculture.” Since then, scientists at Mississippi State University have begun to modify the original ...
By Aquasend
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Talking Tanks and Raceways: Options Available in Aquafarming
According to Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Standard, aquaculture tanks and raceways exist to “provide a facility containing flowing water of suitable temperature and quality for dependable production of fish, to manipulate the chemical, physical and biological factors to enhance fish production and to maintain water quality.” In order to provide a ...
By Aquasend
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Common Food Additives: Colorants, Flavor Enhancers, and Sweeteners
Food additives refer to natural or chemically synthesized substances added to food during the production, processing, and storage of food to improve food quality and its color, aroma, and taste, change the structure of food, prevent food from oxidation, spoilage and deterioration, and meet the needs of processing technology. According to their source, production method, action and function, and ...
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Lab Owl’s Bioreactor Control System Transforms Lab Performance at Top Mid Atlantic Biotech Company - Case Study
One of the top five biotech organizations in the Mid Atlantic region was experiencing challenges within its Process Cell Culture and Fermentation (PCC&F) development lab. In the lab were 80 bioreactors, utilized by 30 scientists across various areas of focus. The scientists recognized that the antiquated, manual processes in place were inefficient and cumbersome and asked leadership to ...
By Lab Owl
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Hello digital, goodbye analog
How to use and interpret your farm information Every pass of your field in-season provides a critical commodity: information. As farming becomes progressively larger, busier and more high-tech, the regular use and interpretation of farm information is even more important. This information is mandatory to successfully farm in 2023 and beyond – but what’s the best way to leverage it ...
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How effectively can technology be used in the agriculture sector?
Today, the agriculture sector is under pressure as the world's population grows. At the same time, the industry is being asked to produce more food with fewer resources in a way that doesn't damage the environment. At least, farmers worldwide need to feed 9.1 billion people in 2050. It's a big challenge, but one that can be met with the help of technology. It's nothing new for farmers to use ...
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Hand Trimming vs. Automated Trimming
One of the most critical aspects of harvesting cannabis is understanding how to trim your plants. Cannabis is gaining popularity within the market because of the many benefits we know it for. A proper trim decides how pleasant or harsh the smoking experience will be for the user. Therefore, it is important to understand the pros and cons of the two major trim types and how trimming trays for ...
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Issues to Avoid when Drying Cannabis
Cultivating cannabis can be challenging, as it will only grow and thrive under specific conditions. Also, cannabis requires special care to be fragrant, potent, and free of pests and contaminants. These challenges still continue even at the harvesting, drying, and curing stages. Without special care, cultivators may not produce quality products or risk the loss of essential minerals like ...
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Farming Cotton In A Water-Scarce World
One of the least discussed aspects of the climate emergency is the water crisis, but as the realities of water stress and scarcity around the world really start to bite, there can be no doubt that it will soon become a hot topic of conversation, hitting headlines with increasing regularity as time goes on. Because water underpins every aspect of society in the 21st century, it is immediately ...
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New Insight into the Importance of Key Photosynthesis Pathways in Plants
Photosynthesis is one of the most important chemical reactions, not only for plants, but also for the entire world. The impact of photosynthesis and its importance should not be underestimated. Therefore, it makes sense that science has long been fascinated by reactions and physical phenomena that enable photosynthesis to occur. One such phenomenon is the ferredoxin/thioredoxin (Fd/Trx) pathway. ...
By Lifeasible
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THP9 Can Improve Protein Content and Nitrogen Utilization Efficiency in Maize Seeds
Teosinte is a wild ancestor of maize, and its seed protein content is three times that of most modern maize lines. In a new study, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Normal University tracked the mechanisms responsible for the decline in seed protein content in maize hybrids and inbred strains. Their findings open new avenues for maximizing seed protein content and ...
By Lifeasible
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How To Find Reliable Egg Tray Making Machine Manufacturer
If you're seeking a profitable business idea, you might want to consider investing in an egg tray making machine. Eggs are arguably by far the most consumed foods on the planet. Furthermore, they can be so fragile that they can need special trays to guard them during transportation. Furthermore, the majority of people discard the egg trays every time they empty them, thus being forced to buy ...
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Young researchers who are transforming agri-food systems for rural prosperity
IWMI’s Sidra Khalid and Najeeb Ullah won this year’s Transformative Research Challenge hosted by the World Food Forum Interviewed by Samurdhi Ranasinghe, Senior Communications Officer, IWMI IWMI’s very own Sidra Khalid, Senior Research Officer – Gender and Social Inclusion, and Najeeb Ullah, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist, recently won the special prize at ...
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Saving energy and resources - optimising the corn washing process through precise mass flow measurement - Case Study
Application Our customer from the food industry prepares corn for resale after harvesting. For this purpose, the corn is first washed and dried, then stored. The agricultural product is delivered by trucks and unloaded into a drum conveyor. From there, the corn is transported via a bucket elevator into an inclined DN150 pipe, which leads the product via a conveyor belt into the washing process. ...
By ENVEA
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4 Reasons why Over Irrigation is a Bad Idea
Being generous with watering your crops sounds like a great idea, especially during hot and dry weather. However, over-irrigation might cause serios harm. Here are some of the dangers involved with excessive irrigation: 1. Adverse effects on oxygen availability to the roots Just like humans, plant roots need air to breathe. When there is too much water in the soil, the roots cannot take in ...
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Insecticides and Metabolite Standards
Introduction to Insecticides Insecticides are a class of chemicals mainly used to control agricultural pests and urban sanitation pests. The use of insecticides has a long history, a large amount and a variety of varieties, which have played an extremely important role in increasing agricultural production. 1. Classification of Insecticides 1.1 Source According to the source classification, ...
By BOC Sciences
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