Precision Agronomy Articles & Analysis
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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 ...
Especially when you have technology available to inform weather-related planning and crop management decisions. Precision crop management tools, including on-farm weather stations and soil moisture probes, allow for more accurate measurements that guide you to better manage your operation. ...
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 ...
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Potato agronomy is complex and requires a lot of planning, monitoring and evaluation throughout the production process. CPM finds out how digital agronomy tool Crop4Sight can help in all three areas as preparation for the 2023 season gathers paceIf you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail – an adage that is very relevant when thinking about potato crop ...
It’s a conundrum that drives agriculture innovation, new technologies and precision agronomy practices on behalf of Prairie farmers that’s appreciated around the world. ...
It is no surprise that the advancement of technology in agriculture over the last 20 years has shifted how farms operate. In response to these changes, women have continued to rise up and perform in the ag-tech world. Meet Moriah Rataczak, a precision agronomist at Gumz Farms in Endeavor, Wisconsin, and an avid Ag Leader fan. As she pursued a career in ag, she found out what it takes to be a ...
Using the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship – right source, rate, time and place – Canadian farmers are implementing precision agronomy practices and other ag tech systems to achieve important objectives, from economic targets, to environmental goals, to food security measures. ...
The truth is, it’s a loaded question precision agronomy companies get asked a lot. And sometimes, it can be tricky to answer considering the ways a solution performs on each farm depends on environmental factors, individual management and implementation. ...
In contrast to broadly applying nutrients and seeding in the same ratios everywhere, VR technology gives you precise control and measurements for exactly what you put into every zone on your farm. ...