Agriculture Management Articles

BioFishency installation on the Research Station of the Ministry of Agriculture of Israel. ...

Oct. 23, 2018

By BioFishency

Another BioFishency installation! Now under construction as part of the China-Israel Agriculture and Technology Town, Shijiazhuang, China, the BioFishency systems will be used to hatch and grow ornamental koi and Chinese perch ...

Oct. 23, 2018

By BioFishency

For more than 10 years, AgCompass has provided virtual desktops for remote software hosting to accounting and consulting firms that support agricultural clients. By simply connecting desktops, software is easily shared between the firm and the farm, seamlessly integrating record keeping for tax season and business planning. The only requirement for the customer is an internet-connected device and ...

Aug. 2, 2018

By AgCompass LLC

Now that summer is underway and temperatures are steadily rising, we are getting a lot of questions about how to effectively order, store and apply beneficial nematodes in the heat. Beneficial nematodes are a great, natural and effective option for controlling a wide variety of pest insects this time of year. The ideal time to apply nematodes can depend on the ...

Jul. 8, 2018

By BioLogic Company, Inc.

Abstract  Iran ranks seventh in the world for kiwi production, with over 3200 MT produced in 2012. Kiwifruit can be stored for over 6 months under appropriate conditions, but fruit softening and fruit rots (Botrytis cinerea) can cause severe losses during cold storage, transit, distribution and ...

Jul. 5, 2018

By Bioconservacion SA

Types of cremation for a pet There are two types of cremation for a pet: Collective cremation: when the pet is cremated with other animals. The ashes are not returned to the owner but taken to agricultural ...

Jun. 17, 2018

By Inciner8 Limited

A new study published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal investigated the field performance of 5 soil moisture instruments in heavy clay soils. The HydraProbe outperformed TDR and capacitance-based soil sensors in terms of stability and accuracy in Manitoba’s agricultural soil. Much of soil in the Canadian Prairie farmland is vertisolic. ...

Jun. 6, 2018

By Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

Challenge This case is about one of the world’s largest producers of potato specialties company based in India. The company leases plots for farming and has 2500+ plots spread across an area of 5200 +acres. Earlier, they used to record farm data manually, thus creating multiple inconsistent entries. A check on practices such as dehaulming & rouging, adoption of right package of ...

May 24, 2018

By Cropin Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

Challenge One of the largest online food and grocery store that is determined to create an organic revolution in India. The company wanted to monitor its farms and ensure that the crops are grown organically. They were struggling with lower output yield and were looking for a farm management solution for ensuring traceability and strengthening sustainability. ...

May 24, 2018

By Cropin Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

Challenge This is the case of one of India’s leading farmers’ producer company consisting of a collective group of 8000+ marginal farmers who grow fruits and vegetables on less than one hectare of land. They started growing grapes with the intent to sell the same to exporters and were faced with the challenge of meeting the strict requirements on traceability, compliance & ...

May 24, 2018

By Cropin Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

On May 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed a rule to establish the first ever National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) mandated by Congress in 2016. This column discusses the proposal, what it intends to achieve, and its implications. Background On July 29, 2016, Congress enacted legislation amending the ...

May 20, 2018

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

On May 3, 2018, Inside EPA quoted the Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) memorandum “EPA Releases Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science Proposed Rule” in the article “Critics Doubt EPA Plan To Redact Confidential Data In Transparency Rule.” “For pesticide registrants, the rule poses significant potential issues,” the industry law firm ...

May 2, 2018

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

On April 27, 2018, James V. Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and Richard E. Engler, Senior Chemist with B&C, were quoted in the Bloomberg Environment article “Pesticide Makers Back Public-Data Plan—But Not for Trade Secrets.” If the agency sticks with the $100 million threshold under the executive order, then the ...

Apr. 26, 2018

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Mr. Ang Bee Tiam from QL Agrofood Indonesia first bought and installed 96 units MagFans 18 months ago from PT Ansell Jaya Indonesia. Followed by another repeat order for 84 units. More orders –I have had no issues with the MagFans whatsoever. This is an extremely unusual situation in our part of the world, with high loads on the fans and many running hours, and ...

Apr. 25, 2018

By DACS A/S

Mr. Ang Bee Tiam from QL Agrofood Indonesia first bought and installed 96 units MagFans in the beginning of 2016 ago from PT Ansell Jaya Indonesia. Followed by another repeat order for 84 units 9 months later, Mr. Ang Bee Tiam tells Mr. Saiman Widjaja of PT Ansell Jaya Indonesia that there will be more orders coming our way in the future. More orders I have had no issues with the ...

Apr. 19, 2018

By DACS A/S

Staying on top of your crew’s work is a constant task, so you probably have a good idea for how to best plan your crew’s work. But if you want to grow or scale your farm in the most efficient manner, equipping your crew for high performance is key. ...

Apr. 1, 2018

By Granular, Inc.

Evitskog, Finland Sami Viljanen wanted a small business idea that could be started on his own land with the possibility of growing over time. A solution was needed and that is when he contacted Addfield. Client overview Sami Viljanen aspired to own his own business. He noticed that a huge gap in the pet cremation market as the closest crematoriums ...

Mar. 26, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.

Finland’s largest pet crematorium was inaugurated in January 2017. A large proportion of the country pet cremations are cared for and processed with dignity in the A50IC plant manufactured by Addfield. The plant is operated from diesel and electricity. The fuel consumed by the plant is converted heat to cremate the animals and the brick lined refractory insulation, widely regarded and one ...

Mar. 26, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.

Treasured Friends has been a customer of Addfield’s for the past 8 years so we have been able to see his business grow whilst he has informed us of the best practices for a pet crematorium. Client overview Treasured Friends is a family run business and one of Addfield’s oldest customers who still have the same pet cremator bought when establishing the company. 8 ...

Mar. 26, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.

Örebro, Sweden A Swedish specialist in horse cremation required a new cremator and was willing to travel to the UK to see why Addfield really are the best. Client Overview ViVet AB is a specialist horse cremation located in central Sweden. The owner is certified in the transportation and cremation of horses and ponies. All cremations are ...

Mar. 26, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.