Crop Protection Articles
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Automatic Irrigation System: The Ultimate Solution for Your Lawn and Garden
Introduction: As the world faces increasing water scarcity and environmental challenges, the need for efficient water usage in agricultural practices has become increasingly important. One of the most effective solutions for this need is the automatic irrigation system. An automatic irrigation system utilizes advanced technologies to monitor soil conditions and predict plant needs, ensuring that ...
By JXCT
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Mastering dew point: A game-changer for cannabis growers
When cultivating high-quality, healthy plants there are several things that you want to avoid in your grow room. One of these is condensation. To prevent condensation in your grow space, you first need to get to grips with Dew Point. It’s time to learn more about why dew point is so important. We’ll cover how to calculate dew point. We’ll also share how to dehumidify your grow ...
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White aphids on cannabis plants - how to spot and treat them
Whether you are new to growing indoors or a seasoned professional, one thing is for certain – you can’t take your eye off the ball with pest control! One of the most common pests to plague our grow rooms are the white aphid. Secondary to those are black aphids, which are very similar. If you’ve not experienced an aphid attack yet then count yourself lucky. There is no surefire ...
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Identify, prevent & treat russet mites on cannabis
As a cannabis grower, you will hopefully be aware of the importance of maintaining strong, healthy plants. However, one little pest, the infamous Russet Mite, can seriously harm your crop. These minuscule bugs can significantly damage your cannabis plants, resulting in lower yields or even crop loss. But fear not—you can effectively prevent and treat russet mites if you have the correct ...
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Powdery mildew on plants - combat strategies for cannabis
Hey there, fellow cannabis grower! We know how passionate you are about cultivating healthy plants, which is why we’re here to help you tackle a common problem: powdery mildew. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about dealing with powdery mildew on your precious cannabis plants. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to protect your green beauties and ...
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Plastics in agriculture: Which are suitable?
Plastics have been an unavoidable part of life for many years, and they have now crept into almost industry that there is. However, when it comes to agriculture, farmers have found that they have needed to be careful which plastics they use. This is because some can be harmful to the environment and the crops that they grow. However, there are also some plastics which have proved to be essential ...
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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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Ancient roots of wheat virus resistance
The DNA sequence of a gene responsible for resistance to a devastating virus in wheat has been discovered, providing important clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply. Wheat crops in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa are regularly damaged by wheat yellow mosaic virus (WYMV), and there is a high demand for wheat varieties or cultivars that are resistant ...
By Lifeasible
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Uses of PPGI Sheet in Agriculture Industry
PPGI sheets are commonly used in the agriculture industry for various purposes, such as: 1. Roofing: PPGI sheets are used to create durable and weather-resistant roofs for agricultural buildings, such as barns, sheds, and warehouses. 2. Fencing: PPGI sheets are used to construct fences around agricultural fields, to keep livestock in or out, and to protect crops from pests. 3. Greenhouses: PPGI ...
By Wanzhi Steel
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Fluralaner, Expected To Be Developed As A Pesticide
Fluralaner is a systemic insecticide and acaricide that can be administered orally or topically. Bravecto is the trade name. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for flea treatment in dogs under the trade name Bravecto in May 2014 and for topical treatment in cats in November 2019. Fluralaner is a novel isooxazoline broad-spectrum insecticide that acts on γ-aminobutyric ...
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Farming Cotton In A Water-Scarce World
One of the least discussed aspects of the climate emergency is the water crisis, but as the realities of water stress and scarcity around the world really start to bite, there can be no doubt that it will soon become a hot topic of conversation, hitting headlines with increasing regularity as time goes on. Because water underpins every aspect of society in the 21st century, it is immediately ...
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Minnick Farm Minnesota, USA - Case Study
From Leasing to Wind Farms to Owning His Own. Cosmos, Minnesota (USA), sits along the South Fork of the Crow River. Grain is the lifeblood of the small city, having been founded in 1867 by a pair of wheat farmers. ...
By Eocycle
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How weather stations can help make more informed crop management decisions
Up your defenses against unpredictable Mother Nature with an on-farm weather station’s accurate weather monitoring, forecasting and historical data There’s a long-enduring sentiment in Canadian agriculture that when farmers gather, they’re usually talking about the weather. There’s a good reason for this. After all, there are many things you can control on the farm from ...
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Plants Activate `Wartime` Protein Production to Fight Invasion
Plants are constantly attacked by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. When a plant senses a microbial invasion, fundamental changes occur in the chemical soup of proteins inside its cells, the workhorses of life. In a new study published in Cell, Duke University researchers have uncovered a key ingredient in plant cells that reprograms their protein-making machinery to fight disease. Crop ...
By Lifeasible
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What is Glass Greenhouse Cleaning?
Glass greenhouses are widely used in plant production and cultivation. Glass greenhouses are better at maintaining the heat balance as they reflect the heat inside better. Glass greenhouses, which are used for better penetration of heat and light source into the interior, also minimize external effects such as rain, snow, wind and are durable. Glass greenhouse cleaning is done to minimize the ...
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Improper Use of Chemicals in Farming A Case Study
In India, thousands of tonnes of crop gets destroyed every year due to improper use of insecticides, pesticides, plant growth regulators etc. This destruction of crop can happen either if a farmer uses these chemicals without any scientific knowledge by themselves or by relying on their local shops. Most of the times, the people handling these local shops do not have any ...
By Farmonaut
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Retractable Rovero Rain canopy protects cherries from precipitation and birds - Case Study
Ferdie van Eck: "Extremely solid and labor-friendly system" It's good cherry eating at FerryCherry in Hedel (NL). Ferdie van Eck has been growing them since 2008. After a modest start on 1 ha, he expanded his business by 2.5 ha in 2010. Another hectare was added in 2020. In mid-May, the roll-up film of the Rovero Rain canopies is pulled over the arches to protect the fruit from birds and ...
By Rovero
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What nutrients are left in your soil?
Knowing, not estimating , means better soil health and profitability Farming in Western Canada means working in a climate of extremes–hot or cold, wet or dry. 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. Last year, many farmers worked to deal with extreme ...
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PP Deer Fencing
Polypropylene Deer Fencing Barrier The plastic extruded mesh range is available in sizes from 1m wide up to 2m wide, and in small, medium and large mesh apertures. Stretched PP mesh has a multitude of uses including fruit cage mesh, garden mesh, anti-bird mesh, plant support mesh, sports high ball stops, deer fence, litter fencing, general garden fencing mesh, climbing plant support, and plant ...
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High-Tech Greenhouses could be the Future of Agriculture
In a small town in Eastern Kentucky, the future of agriculture is growing. A 2.76 million-square-foot facility is being created on 60 acres of land which will utilize environmentally-friendly techniques to help feed a nation with an aging farmer population, declining farmland and a changing climate. The region which was previously known for its booming coal-mining industry that brought power to ...
By Brite Solar
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