fertility management News
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SMART among Israeli AgTech delegation to St. Louis - March 6-9, 2017
SMART Fertilizer Management took part in a AgTech delegation to Missouri and California, seizing opportunities to collaborate and share agricultural knowledge and technology with scientists, R&D centers and farmers in the ...
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SMART Agriculture Technology Showcased at AgroFuturo - Sep 12, 2016
SMART Fertilizer Management software presented its newest technologies for precision agriculture at the annual AGROFUTURO expo in Medellin, Colombia. In addition, SMART's CEO Sela spoke about information and communication technologies supporting decision making, as a sustainable strategy to increase crop yields and reduce environmental ...
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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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Achieve Farming Success with SMART Fertilizer Management
Hod Hasharon, Israel, December 4, 2016: Now more than ever, using fertilizers responsibly is vital for growers to maximize crop yields, boost profits, save costs, and preserve the natural environment. SMART Fertilizer Management aims to help farmers and crop advisers achieve all their objectives efficiently and responsibly, with the latest in digital crop technology. This groundbreaking software ...
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Fertilizer Industry Associations to Bolster Scientific Research Capabilities by Absorbing the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)
The members and the Board of Directors of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) voted this week to undertake a major organizational restructure which will include the transfer of key scientific assets and programs to The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), Fertilizer Canada and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). Through this move, these three organizations will receive enhanced ...
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Nominations Open for 2015 4R Advocate Awards Program
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today launched the 2015 4R Advocate Awards Program with a call for entries from retailers wishing to highlight the exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their grower customers. The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its fourth year, recognizes farmers who are protecting the environment, boosting profitability and benefiting society through nutrient ...
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Professional Webinar: Precision Agriculture at Your Service
Precision Agriculture at Your Service Learn where precision agriculture meets fertilizers and much more... Conducted by Mr. Arik Kaparovsky, Head Agronomist at SMART, this 40-minute webinar covers: The evolvement of precision agriculture The challenges we face worldwide Examples of important innovative solutions, and why you should care. Where does precision agriculture meet fertilizers? ...
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Yellow Brick Group acquired a majority stake of SMART Fertilizer
London based Yellow Brick Group have announced today that a fund led by Yellow Brick Group have completed the acquisition of the majority stake of S.G.I Agricultural Technologies Ltd. Following the completion of the acquisition of the majority stake, a new CEO and board of directors was appointed. The appointed CEO is Mrs. Yifat Goldberg. The appointed Chairman of the Board is Mr. Isaac ...
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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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USSEC Provides Trade and Technical Servicing to Shrimp Producers in Peru
USSEC provided technical support to commercial shrimp growers in Peru by holding multiple discussions with a feedmill representative and fish and shrimp producers about modifying diet formulations for fish and shrimp by incorporating more soybean meal derived from U.S.-grown soybeans. Visits to fish and shrimp farms and facilities by USSEC consultants Dr. John Hargreaves and Jairo Amezquita ...
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Nutrient Management Plans: A Study in Cause and Effect
It seems practical on the surface. Nutrient management plans (NMPs) should supply plants with ideal amounts of nutrients, minimize runoff, and maintain or even improve the soil condition. And the farmer behind the plan would work with a set of conservation practices designed to reduce harmful pollutants while still obtaining optimal crop yields. However, many U.S. Animal Feeding Operations ...
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IFA Welcomes the FAO International Code of Conduct for the Sustainable Use and Management of Fertilizers
The International Fertilizer Association welcomes the FAO Code of Conduct, which was officially approved this week during the FAO Conference. “IFA and our members around the world, welcome the Code as a useful framework for nutrient stewardship, which is aligned with the commitments of the fertilizer industry,” stated IFA DG Charlotte Hebebrand, “and we are pleased that several ...
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Follow up from Joanna Ory’s presentation at the 2016 SAEA Conference
During the 2016 Sustainable Agriculture Education Association Conference, I presented preliminary findings from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) report, 2016 National Organic Research Agenda (available on our website at ofrf.org). As a researcher at OFRF and an educator at the University of California, Santa Cruz, I was thrilled to share our findings about the research organic ...
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Conservation Tillage Conference March 2-3 Offers Tips for Farmers in Tight Economy
High input costs coupled with low grain prices anticipated in 2016 means that growers have to make smarter, calculated choices to grow profitable crops this year. Also important is the need to build and maintain healthy soils to help ensure good water quality, said Randall Reeder, a retired Ohio State University Extension agricultural engineer. Reeder is an organizer of the annual Conservation ...
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4R Research Fund Awards First Grants
The 4R Research Fund today announced it has awarded $273,500 in grants for five research proposals aimed at identifying the current state of knowledge and existing research gaps regarding fertilizer best management practices. The Fund, supported by the fertilizer industry and other stakeholders, is a science-based research initiative aimed at improving agricultural sustainability by expanding ...
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Participatory breeding program assists organic tomato growers
Organic tomato production is growing rapidly in Midwestern states in the US, as evidenced by a USDA study that found certified organic tomato production increased more than 277% in the region from 2007-2011. The authors of a report in the September 2015 issue of HortScience say that to keep up with high consumer demand, organic tomato growers need to identify cultivars that are well-adapted to ...
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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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IFA’s Strategic Forum Examines Plant Nutrition Related Developments in China and India While Reiterating Industry Commitment to Fertilizer Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement
Global fertilizer industry leaders gathered this week for the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) 2018 Strategic Forum to discuss the implications of the IFA2030 strategic review. Held in Beijing, China on November 13th and 14th, the record-breaking event welcomed more than 200 registered delegates representing 94 fertilizer companies from 31 countries. With a focus on two key countries ...
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Nitrogen applied
Combating soil erosion is a primary concern for agricultural producers in the United States, and many have incorporated conservation tillage systems in their effort to maintain a profitable crop output. Cover crops are an important tool in this cycle, and while it is known that using nitrogen fertilizers can increase these crops biomass, the resulting levels of nitrogen for the following cash ...
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Chinese Researcher Wins International Award for Breakthroughs in Agricultural Efficiency
Chinese researcher Professor Weifeng Zhang has been awarded the IFA Norman Borlaug Award ahead of Global Fertilizer Day (October 13) for his pioneering work to improve both farm efficiencies and agricultural productivity in China. Prof. Zhang has been the driving force behind several initiatives and government policies in recent years that have bolstered China’s ability to feed a growing ...
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