Crop Applicator Articles & Analysis
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Growing conditions have been perfect over the last few weeks, so fertiliser has been going on ‘a plenty’ but have you a Nutrient Management plan (NMP) in place? Many businesses have signed up to nutrient planning as part of their Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement, and the Environment Agency is looking very closely at NMP’s when they are inspecting ...
The study was designed to monitor sour rot and crop yields with four applications during the growing season (March to September). The applications consisted of 1) control, 2) soil irrigation, 3) foliar spray, 4) soil irrigation/foliar spray. ...
The market is segmented into fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants, and plant growth regulators, with key applications in crop-based and non-crop-based sectors. Market Overview Market Size for 2024: The agrochemicals market is projected to reach USD 253.29 billion. ...
(pigweeds) has been well-documented. Crop Versatility: Pyroxasulfone is applicable in various cropping systems, including cereals, soybeans, corn, and legumes. Its versatility enhances its utility, allowing farmers to integrate it into diverse crop rotations without compromising efficacy. Formulation and ...
However, as a chemical substance, plant growth regulators also have certain toxicity. In crop production, the wrong application of plant growth regulators, such as blind or excessive use, may affect the quality and safety of agricultural products, reduce production, and even pose a potential threat to public health. ...
(pigweeds) has been well-documented. Crop Versatility: Pyroxasulfone is applicable in various cropping systems, including cereals, soybeans, corn, and legumes. Its versatility enhances its utility, allowing farmers to integrate it into diverse crop rotations without compromising efficacy. Formulation and ...
In the challenging and ever-evolving world of agriculture, where unpredictability reigns and efficiency is paramount, Dowd Hill Farms stands as a testament to the power of innovation and strategic partnerships. Nestled in the expansive landscapes of Dodsland, Saskatchewan, this family-run operation has embraced cutting-edge agricultural technologies to transform its farming practices. The case ...
Avoid excess crop nutrients in your fertilizer strategy to maintain soil health and protect your pocketbook The push to produce higher yields per acre every year continues to weigh heavily on western Canadian farmers. ...
In this article, we will discuss the classification of agriculture enzymes and their applications in agriculture. Classification of Agriculture Enzymes Agriculture enzymes can be classified into three categories based on their functions: Enzymes for Crop Production: These enzymes are used to enhance crop growth and yield. ...
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, ...
Did you know cotton uses more chemical pesticides than any other crop? Worldwide these result to 16% of all the insecticides and 7% of all herbicides used. Cotton is also a very thirsty crop adding more pressure on our natural resources. Water has been diverted to grow cotton crops resulting in devastating changes to many local ecosystems in ...
A third generation farmer, Bews and his son, Darren, farm 10,000 acres in west central Saskatchewan. After trying a variety of crops over the years, they now grow primarily durum, canola and red lentils. ...
They “had a really good experience overall”, Spencer says, using the weather stations to help make in-season application decisions and gain a better understanding of how this year’s weather impacted their crops. ...
Subsurface Drip irrigation Drip irrigation. he slow, precise application of water to a plant’s rootzone, has been used for more than 30 years. ...
SourceTrace is collaborating with Small Farmers Agri-business consortium (SFACH) and Haryana Horticulture Department, deploying its digital solutions to support the horticulture farmers of Haryana. Haryana Horticulture Department is committed to providing a responsive and effective mechanism for the welfare of farmers and farm-based communities and recognizes the need to harness the growing power ...
You can maximize every opportunity when you customize both seeding and crop nutrition applications to each zone. The most and least productive areas in each field are then matched with the corresponding seed rates and applications. ...
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In 2013, Colorado became the first state in the US to legalize industrial hemp. The 2014 Farm Bill granted US farmers the right to cultivate hemp in states where production is legal and established hemp pilot research programs nationwide. Industrial hemp is grown for food, feed, fuel, building materials, and more. Traditional hemp, grown for mass market products such as textiles and bioplastics, ...
Fertilizer is food for plants, and fertilization is an indispensable means to ensure high and stable crop yields in agricultural production. China is the largest country of the world in the production and consumption of chemical fertilizers. ...
In particular, it can greatly increase the utilization rate of nitrogen fertilizer and increase the fertilizer efficiency by nearly double, which can significantly reduce agricultural investment and protect the environment. 2. Greatly increase crop yield. Application on different soil and crops has a good effect on increasing production. 3. ...
Map-based VRT adjusts your product application based on a pre-generated map of your field. Sensor-based VRT doesn’t use a map at all but rather mounted sensors that measure soil properties or crop characteristics in real-time. ...
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