Crop Data Articles & Analysis
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Post-harvest management is a critical phase in the agricultural supply chain that can significantly impact the quality and profitability of crops. Efficient handling during this stage ensures that the hard work invested in growing the crops translates into high-quality products for consumers. With increasing global demand for food, optimizing post-harvest practices is crucial than ...
One exemplary case of digital transformation is Shree Agro Group’s adoption of KhetiBuddy’s Farmer Engagement and Management Solution. This initiative not only propelled their sales but also strengthened their relationships with farmers and dealers, setting a new benchmark in agricultural ...
The integration of agricultural data analytics into farming practices has become increasingly essential. This approach, often termed “smart farming” or “precision farming” uses farm-level data to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability. In India, where agriculture is a vital sector supporting the livelihood of millions, the strategic use of data can ...
Terra Agri, an Agriculture Drone Services Business Operating under Terra Drone Indonesia and Terra Drone Agri in Malaysia, Terra Agri is an agricultural service brand offering various services, including crop intelligence and plantation control systems. These systems utilize aerial and ground data to monitor site conditions, offering invaluable insights into ...
Heritage Farms, led by manager Allan Smirl for over a decade, has continuously sought innovative ways to improve their operations. In 2014, the farm began a partnership with Decisive Farming to enhance decision-making processes impacting the farm’s ...
Brad McDougald’s 2,500-acre farm in Drumheller, Alta., experienced a challenging season with a dry spell leading to reduced yields. Yet, through strategic soil health management and the adoption of high-tech solutions from Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture, McDougald’s farm outperformed expectations, cementing his commitment to innovative farming practices for sustainable future ...
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. That pressure is accompanied by economic and environmental concerns. Should you invest more money into crop nutrients to reach record yields? Will that investment pay off? Will ...
Intelligent irrigation systems are designed to provide precise and efficient irrigation management based on real-time data. These systems use sensors, weather data, and other information to determine the optimal amount of water for crops and deliver it in the most effective way. ...
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In agriculture, soil moisture sensors are used to monitor the moisture content of soil, enabling farmers to optimize water use and increase crop yields. By measuring the electrical conductivity of the soil, these sensors provide an accurate assessment of the moisture content of the soil, allowing farmers to determine the amount of water needed for their crops. ...
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The data is then analyzed to make informed decisions and adjustments, ensuring that your crops achieve the best possible results. ...
Benefits of having multiple years of information when crop planning You operate in an age of data-driven farming. The question is: how do you manage all of your information? ...
Remote Sensing and GIS: Remote sensing helps to collect data through satellite that helps to estimate crop area. The satellite images used give accurate results for the crop area estimation. ...
Use farm management software to create the ultimate harvest prep checklist Even in that moment of relative quiet prior to harvest, the busy weeks ahead are beginning to occupy your mind. Will you be ready for everything simultaneously coming your way? Production volume, quality, people, equipment and safety all factor into what is arguably the busiest time of your year. The ability to plan ...
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 ...
Digital record-keeping supports stronger farm teams We’ve evolved from the days of working in our heads or writing things down. Data-driven farming technologies are creating opportunities in an evolving landscape where access to real-time, instantly shareable information is a must for optimal performance. Thanks to digital-record keeping, entire farm teams can now work on the same page ...
Today, this advanced technology improves the innovative farming method to support efficient, sustainable, and profitable crop production. And so, it can improve yield, increase profits, cost-saving, reduce crop failure with accurate data analysis, and human resource tackle limitation solutions. ...
The days of sifting through multiple files and places in search of field data, crop and marketing plans and financial statements is simply no longer a viable or time efficient option for today’s farmer. “I was frustrated because of the way I was keeping track of my data,” recalls Wetaskiwin, AB. farmer Dean Nelson. “I ...
STR Farms, run by father and son team Barry and Spencer Shouse, is an 11,000 acre fourth-generation farm near the village of Young, Saskatchewan. Located in the medium brown soil zone, Barry and Spencer grow a rotation of canola, cereals, peas and canary seed. In 2021, they used TELUS Agriculture Weather Stations on their farm for the first time. They “had a really good experience ...
Technology will probably never completely replace the need to physically observe your crops to assess their health or any potential risk factors. But, technology can work in harmony with commercial farmers and growers to enhance crop management, increase yields and improve profitability. If you are still using a pen and paper, a whiteboard or other manual way of ...
Crop registration - an essential piece of the puzzle No matter how well controlled a growing environment is, environmental conditions are bound to vary from time to time. This can be due to the weather conditions in your natural climate, interactions between different plant species or even changes in your operational practices. It’s essential to gain knowledge and understanding of all of ...