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Terra Drone Agri has deployed advanced drones through its service to combat bagworm infestations across several thousand hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. This collaboration with S&H Techventure Sdn. Bhd. (S&H), a prominent distributor of agrochemical products, and Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM), a specialized chemical supplier, represents a significant step toward ...
Global food demands are at an all-time high, with farmers facing the dual challenge of producing more food while protecting the environment. Climate change, dwindling natural resources, and rising input costs are driving the need for more sustainable farming practices. Amid these challenges, seaweed biostimulants are emerging as a game-changing solution. What Are Seaweed Biostimulants, and Why ...
Due to climate change, regions across Asia and Africa are experiencing higher frequencies of floods and drought. Coupled with rising temperatures, traditional crop-growing patterns have been altered, delayed, and disrupted. A subsequent decline in crop quality and quantity has shown macro-scale impacts on agriculture, vegetable markets, and local community ...
When considering the global impact of farmed aquatic animals, whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), stand out representing 7.2 percent of global farmed aquatic animal volumes. This makes the Aquasend Beacon® an ideal tool for analyzing the dissolved oxygen and temperature levels present in areas where whiteleg shrimp are farmed. Global Production on the Rise In 2023, more than 8 million ...
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The agriculture sector is improving and so demand for proper and effective water management for crop health has increased to maximize yields. Among the various tools of irrigation, a water sprinkler for agriculture is one of the most effective tools. This blog post will detail several irrigation sprinkler types, benefits for farming, and how these contribute to agriculture sustainability ...
As emerging technologies and advances in animal nutrition bring more precision to livestock production, AgroCares and Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco’s livestock feed business, are pleased to announce the renewal of their NutriOpt On-site Adviser agreement. Launched in 2018 and subsequently enhanced with species-specific knowledge, NutriOpt On-site Adviser is an easy-to-use mobile resource that ...
This week, Defra has begun opening up applications for the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), allowing a wider range of land managers to now avail of Defra funding. Following the move away from the Basic Payments Scheme (BPS), this SFI funding is now available to any land manager, including those not previously registered for ...
Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture is excited to unveil a powerful new connection between ChrysaLabs’ innovative soil insights solution with our Farm At Hand platform. This connection allows farmers to receive real-time soil sampling results directly into their Farm At Hand accounts, providing them with precise, actionable insights within minutes of ...
DSM-Firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and BESTMIX Software, a leader in feed and pet food production solutions, announce their strategic partnership to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed. Roughly one-third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. Companies along the feed and food value chain are ...
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For generations, farmers in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have relied on traditional farming techniques passed down by their forebears. However, despite many of them struggling to make ends meet, the farmers have been reluctant to abandon these age-old methods. It has taken years to change this mindset. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has ...
A workshop, organized by the International Water Management Institute, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Institute for Water Modelling (IWM) Bangladesh, focused on using local-scale hydrological modeling to forecast salinity and inform agricultural decisions. The workshop aimed to develop a collaborative approach using advanced hydrological modeling techniques alongside ...
Water scarcity is one of the most pressing issues facing the global agricultural sector today. Traditional farming methods are often inefficient in water use, leading to significant waste and depletion of freshwater resources. In response, innovative techniques such as hydroponic fodder systems have emerged, promising more efficient water use and sustainable agricultural practices. This article ...
In a year marked by abnormally early crop disease pressures, over 880 British farmers, agronomists, and advisors have made use of the free IPM Tool to create over 1200 bespoke IPM cropping plans online. As part of a new update released this week, new benchmarking functionality allows users to view current invertebrate pest, disease, and weed risks on a national level, and compare their IPM ...
BROLIS proudly announces its partnership with BouMatic, a pioneer in dairy technology, to combine efforts on integrating the Brolis in-line milk analyzer into the Gemini UP milking robot and other BouMatic milking systems. The in-line milk analyzer is part of the Brolis HerdLine concept. The in-line milk analyzer continuously monitors fat, protein and lactose. This data will help dairy farmers ...
Key Points: The partnership offers students valuable insights and hands-on experience in drone technology, with potential job placements at Terra Agri. Enriches students and alums with practical experience and engages local communities in Kalimantan, aligning with Terra Agri's commitment to regional development. Emphasizes the importance of integrating academia and industry for agricultural ...
Our rotary drums are designed for drying chicken manure and other livestock manure. We provide various types and sizes of rotary drums for chicken manure drying. Our rotary drums are manufactured with wedge wire screens, high efficiency, and long service life. Contact Information E-mail: sales@uboscreen.com WhatsApp: 86-13653285589 Rotary drums are an important part of a manure-drying machine. ...
Lifeasible, a leading provider of innovative agricultural solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion and enhancement of its offerings for insecticidal proteins. With a commitment to sustainable and effective pest control, Lifeasible continues to develop and provide cutting-edge solutions to address the challenges faced by farmers and growers worldwide. Insect pests pose a significant threat ...
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) signed an MOU with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) on March 24, 2024, as it opened the doors of its new Bangladesh office in the capital Dhaka. IWMI and BARC’s partnership is a collaborative effort to strengthen research in irrigation and agriculture water management aligning with the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100. The ...
Terra Drone Indonesia, a subsidiary of Terra Drone Corporation, proudly announces its agreement on a business contract in collaboration with some of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia and leaders in sustainable palm oil production. This strategic collaboration aims to modernize fertilizer management as part of Terra Drone Indonesia’s ‘Terra Agri’ agricultural service. The ...
On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change. They recently welcomed researchers from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food ...