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Effects of estimating soil hydraulic properties and root growth factor on soil water balance and crop production
Accurate simulation of plant growth depends not only on plant parameters, but also on soil parameters. Although there is uncertainty in measured soil parameters and root distributions, their effects on simulated plant growth have been much less studied. This study evaluates the simulated responses of six crops, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), maize (Zea mays L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), ...
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A review of the phosphorus content of dry cereal and legume crops of the world
When food scarcity increases, instability in society increases. The majority of food consumed is from cereals and legumes. Phosphorus is essential for crop plant growth and soils are depleted as this element is removed from crop lands with harvested grains/seeds. To sustain yields, inputs of nutrients are required to balance losses. On global and continental/regional bases, we assembled nine ...
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The Role of Portable Soil EC Detectors in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Water Management
Agriculture is a crucial aspect of our global food supply chain, and proper soil management is essential for sustainable crop production. Portable soil EC detectors have become an invaluable tool for agricultural managers, providing them with real-time soil EC (electrical conductivity) readings that can help optimize crop growth and water management. In this article, we will explore the role of ...
By JXCT
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Proactive Farming: 4 Innovative Tools To Make The Transition
One of the key aspects of precision farming is the ability to move from reactive to proactive practices. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of proactive farming and explore tools and techniques to help growers make the transition from reactive to proactive farming. Precision farming is a modern agricultural technique that uses technology to optimise crop production and ...
By Farm21 BV
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Leveraging Water Quality Sensors for Optimal Irrigation Practices
Water is a precious resource, especially in agriculture where efficient irrigation practices are essential for crop growth and yield. With the increasing global demand for food production and water scarcity challenges, optimizing water use has become critical. In recent years, the advent of water quality sensors has revolutionized irrigation practices by providing real-time data on water quality ...
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Intelligent irrigation controller, the key to agricultural modernization
Background:With the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable agricultural practices, intelligent irrigation controllers have become a key component of modern agricultural management. These systems provide a platform for precision agriculture, enabling farmers to optimize water use, increase crop yields and reduce environmental impact. In this article, we will explore the role of ...
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Effect of irrigation with anaerobic baffled reactor effluent on Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla.) yield, nutrient uptake and leaching
The disposal of treated wastewater from an anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR) effluent into water bodies can cause pollution. Treated wastewater management through irrigation of crops has the potential of increasing crop production through nutrient uptake while reducing the risks of environmental pollution. However, this study aimed to investigate the effect of irrigation with ABR effluent on ...
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Novel simulation-based algorithms for optimal open-loop and closed-loop scheduling of deficit irrigation systems
The scarcity of water compared with the abundance of land constitutes the main drawback within agricultural production. Besides the improvement of irrigation techniques a task of primary importance is solving the problem of intra-seasonal irrigation scheduling under limited seasonal water supply. An efficient scheduling algorithm has to take into account the crops' response to water stress at ...
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Sub Surface Drip Irrigation
The Future of Agriculture: Exploring the Benefits of Sub Surface Drip Irrigation The future of agriculture is intertwined with advancements in irrigation methods, particularly those that prioritize efficiency and sustainability. A promising strategy is sub surface drip irrigation, a technique that directly delivers water to the root zone of plants. This method not only optimizes water usage but ...
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Benefits of fertilizer produced organic fertilizer granulator with chemical fertilizer
The actual utilization rate of chemical fertilizer in many areas is only 30% - 45%, and even lower in some areas! After applying organic fertilizer, due to its beneficial biological activity, the soil structure was improved, the soil water and fertilizer retention capacity was increased, the loss of nutrients was reduced, and the effective utilization rate of chemical fertilizer was increased to ...
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Why organic fertilizer equipment is suitable for small investment
In agricultural production, in order to achieve the increase of crop production, people do not hesitate to pour a large number of chemical fertilizer into the farmland. More and more nitrogen, urea and nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium compound fertilizer are used, and the concentration is higher and higher. Although this has kept the effect of increasing production to a certain extent, the ...
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Are you lighting for optimum yields?
How do you achieve the highest yields with your lighting system? As we know, increasing light intensity up to a certain species-specific point, results in a corresponding increase in yield. And when light levels are not optimized for production, or the type of crop you are growing, you are going to have slower flowering, poor root development and plant structure, as well as reduced yields. There ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Soil Moisture
Introduction You need to get the right amount of water to crops at the right time. Water and nutrients are used most efficiently when your crops have access to the amount of water the crop needs and the soil can hold. This article describes how to use the data provided by soil moisture probes to more effectively manage your farm. Observing and understanding the consequences of soil moisture ...
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Chemical-free disinfection of seeds for maximum yield
Seeds are the starting point for the majority of our food. Vegetables, cereals, fruits and many, many more products start as small seeds. It is no surprise that the seed market has kept growing over the past few years. In fact, the seed market is projected to grow even more, with a CARG of 3,4% from 2017 to 2023. Safe and delicate disinfection of seeds is a must in order to produce a healthy and ...
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Gas Sensing for Optimal Marijuana Medical Use Crop Growth
Following the legalisation of marijuana sale for medical use in 33 US states1 and Canada,2 marijuana sales have become big business. It is estimated that in 2020 US retail sales of marijuana will continue their rapid growth, from $15. 7 billion to $19 billion3 with suppliers struggling to keep up with demand. In Colorado alone, legal demand for medical use marijuana was exceeding 100 metric tons ...
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Gas Sensing for Optimal Marijuana Medical Use Crop Growth
Following the legalisation of marijuana sale for medical use in 33 US states1 and Canada,2 marijuana sales have become big business. It is estimated that in 2020 US retail sales of marijuana will continue their rapid growth, from $15. 7 billion to $19 billion3 with suppliers struggling to keep up with demand. In Colorado alone, legal demand for medical use marijuana was exceeding 100 metric ...
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Watertronics Dee river ranch case study
The Future of Irrigated Agriculture Lindsay’s complete solution from pump to pivot Summary The 10,000-acre Dee River Ranch near Aliceville, Alabama, is an example of the future of farming on display today. Owned by Annie Dee, her brother Mike Dee, and their 10 brothers and sisters, Dee River Ranch is located near the Mississippi-Alabama state line. The business is made up of a successful ...
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Irrigation frequency effects on growth and ethanol yield in sweet Sorghum
With the increasing costs of fossil fuels, new methods of generating renewable fuels need to be researched and developed. This study was undertaken to assess the effects of irrigation frequency on crop growth and ethanol yield of sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Nine combinations of pre- and postanthesis irrigation frequencies triggered by 35, 50, or 65% depletion of plant-available ...
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Data Collection: A Growing Trend in Hydroponics
Hydroponic farming has certain inherent advantages. Plants grown hydroponically will mature on average 25% faster and deliver up to 30% greater yield than plants grown in soil. Creating the conditions necessary for such an increase in plant efficiency requires very close monitoring of the growing environment. Knowing exactly what conditions your plants are growing in at every stage of plant ...
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Maximize Yields with Smart Lighting Strategies: Using Metrics for a More Efficient Grow
There is a strong relationship between lighting and yield, as we know that with every 1% increase in light, there is a 1% increase in growth and yield. Measuring yield in your greenhouse is an important way to measure efficiencies and profitability, so you can better assess how your inputs affect overall yield and plant growth. In this article, we are going to overview the relationship ...
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