crop yield News
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New Lithovit Special foliar fertilizers in the test phase
We at Tribodyn have used the German winter to develop new Lithovit® Special products for you. Besides our three existing Lithovit® Special foliar fertilizers for rice, maize and cocoa our R&D-team has continued to analyse the needs of different plants to achieve the best results for each cultivation. The base of every Special fertilizer is our Lithovit® which is enriched with ...
By Tribodyn AG
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Improve crop yield by removing manure solids
Manure has long been used as a crop fertilizer, but the challenge of finding an efficient use of the nutrients found in manure is ever present. The ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus in manure is low in relation to the nutrient needs of most crops. Therefore, crops tend to be overloaded with manure to meet the nitrogen requirement of agricultural crops, but the excess phosphorus from the process can ...
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Desert bacteria could help boost crop yields
Desert soil microbes could help halt desertification and boost agriculture in arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa, according to a study. Scientists from the United Arab Emirates [UAE] have isolated local salt- and drought-tolerant strains of Rhizobia, soil bacteria that fix nitrogen when they become established inside the root nodules of legumes. Rhizobia bacteria establish a ...
By SciDev.Net
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SMART Fertilizer Management solution showcased at AgroFuturo 2018 - Aug 22-24, 2018
With a strong customerbase in Latin America, SMART Fertilizer Management was excited to return to AgroFuturo. Demonstrating real impact on farmer's bottom line, SMART's solution received much attention. SMART Fertilizer software helps farmers to consistently increase crop yields, cut back fertilizer costs and be more efficient by applying just the right amount of fertilizer according to the ...
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Modern farming practices: a short term solution to soil erosion
New research shows that the damaging effects of soil erosion can be partly avoided by using modern farming methods, such as the use of fertilisers, but at a cost. An increase in the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, for example, is likely to have an impact on local ecosystems. A team of European scientists, lead by the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium, have developed a ...
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How much water is used for irrigation in European agriculture?
Agriculture plays a large role in the management of water in the EU. However, there is little consistent information on water use in irrigation. New EU supported research has estimated how much water is used for irrigation in European countries, providing a framework to analyse agricultural pressures on water quantity. Water scarcity is an increasing problem in the EU and the situation is ...
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Using GPS sensors to economize on irrigation while increasing crop yields
Domosys Corporation, a leading provider of Power Line Communication (PLC) technology, has announced that Lindsay Corporation, a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, has selected Domosys’ PowerBus™ RHINO Technology to significantly improve its irrigation systems. Lindsay’s irrigation system, also called a center pivot, uses Domosys’ PLC technology and products to ...
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Choice of winter cover crop mixture steers summer crop yield
Scientists from Wageningen University & Research demonstrate that the productivity of a next main crop can be manipulated through the choice of species in a preceding winter cover crop mixture. They report their latest findings in the Journal of Applied Ecology of 2nd of June. With their publication, the scientist agree with recommendations of FAO to included cover crops in rotations, on ...
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Exhibiton: Meet SMART at AgriTech 2018, Tel Aviv - May 8-10, 2018
Looking for true innovation that has real impact on your farming business? Don't miss out on meeting our experts and agronomists at AgriTech 2018 in Tel Aviv! Find out why farmers all over the world are using SMART Fertilizer software to boost their profitability. Whether you are a farmer, agronomist, consultant or researcher, or are looking for business development and partnerships, visit us at ...
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In-crop nitrogen key to summer sorghum yields
With the summer cropping season on our doorstep, growers are weighing up their planting options against the market, seasonal conditions and gross margin calculations. For many the summer cropping rotation will include sorghum and maximising crop yield and profitability will be a key driver of all pre-plant and in-crop agronomic decisions. Recent research funded by the GRDC, Queensland Alliance ...
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Soil Moisture Probes as a management tool for broadacre cropping enterprises
Are you interested in being involved in a 'Cutting Edge' Agronomic Project and Discussion Group? SANTFA and Rural Directions Pty Ltd, are kicking off a project focussing on Soil Moisture Probes as a management tool for broadacre cropping enterprises, which will run from July 2009 through to May 2010. The project is about using soil moisture monitoring as a guide for making informed decisions in ...
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New booklet on quality compost
Farmers and growers can find out more about the benefits of quality compost, thanks to a new booklet launched by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). The booklet, entitled Using Quality Compost to Benefit Crops, provides comprehensive information about the many benefits of using and applying quality BSI PAS 100 compost made from garden and food waste. It also highlights the results of ...
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Genetically modified benefits
Despite the proclamations of the so-called “organic” movement and the anti-industry activists, small farmers in developing countries are benefiting significantly from genetically modified crops, according to a large review of the peer-reviewed research literature by US consultants. Writing in the International Journal of Biotechnology, Janet Carpenter of JE Carpenter Consulting LLC in ...
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Population has bigger effect than climate change on crop yields, study suggests
Population pressure will be as significant a factor as climate change in reducing crop yields — and thus increasing food insecurity — in West Africa, according to a modelling study. The authors inserted different climate change, land use, and demographic change scenarios, into an internationally validated model to estimate maize yields in Benin from 2021–2050. They found that, ...
By SciDev.Net
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GRDC to gather with research partners starting with a national roadshow of workshops to help Australian grain growers be more profitable and sustainable
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hoping to further enhance communication and collaboration with its research partners, starting with a national roadshow of workshops. In conjunction with the GRDC, the research community plays a critical role in delivering world class RD&E to help Australian grain growers be more profitable and sustainable. With a network of 230 ...
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Ohio State Agronomy Workshop Jan. 19 to Focus on Soil Fertility
Healthy soils are a key ingredient to produce strong crop yields, and understanding what nutrients your soils need is a fundamental step in that process, says an educator in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Soil fertility is crucial to maximizing yield potential when growing crops, said Amanda Douridas, an Ohio State University Extension ...
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Anuvia Plant Nutrients CEO Amy Yoder Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s “2022 Women Who Mean Business”
Anuvia Plant Nutrients today announces that CEO Amy Yoder has been named to Orlando Business Journal’s prestigious list “2022 Women Who Mean Business.” The honor distinguishes leaders who have “gone above and beyond in their respective roles, driving business success, workforce development, and community advancement.” Developed in Central Florida, Anuvia’s ...
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Agricultural production: drought and other abiotic stresses
The 65% of productive losses in main crops such as corn, wheat or barley are caused by abiotic stresses related to climatic variations (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, Buchanan, Gruissem, Jones, American Society of Plant Physiologists, 2000). Source: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, Buchanan, Gruissem, Jones, American Society of Plant Physiologists, 2000. Plant ...
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Compost made by worms from livestock manure yields benefits when applied to maize
Vermicomposting livestock manure with maize can increase agricultural benefit by 304%, shows a new study. The combination of increased crop yield and the additional earthworms produced as a result of the process led to a substantial increase in output compared to a traditional composting system. As intensive agriculture and livestock production both increase, unique problems emerge. Heavy use of ...
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BioConsortia Moves to New, Larger Laboratories and Expands R&D Team
BioConsortia, a leader in microbial solutions that improve plant phenotypes and increase crop yields with reduced chemical and fertilizer inputs, is announcing an expansion of its R&D laboratories and team with a new, state-of-the-art facility in Davis, CA. BioConsortia’s new facility is located at Cousteau Place in Davis, CA, encompassing initially 15,000 square feet of laboratories ...
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