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Agtech is the future of farming. It is revolutionizing farm practices at a time when the world desperately needs new technologies and partnerships to grow more food. Everything from cars to phones to our homes are going ‘high tech’ making our lives easier, more productive and more connected with practical, everyday applications of robotics, machineRead more

Too much water when you don’t need it. Too little water when you do. If there is one common hurdle all farmers must navigate, it is the long-term sustainability of managing their water resources. Water is essential to growing food. According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of lettuce needs a whopping 15 gallonsRead more

Agricultural productivity is a big concept with a global impact, but it starts with efficient on-farm management. How productive or efficient our global food production systems can become will significantly impact our future well-being. A high level of productivity in the agricultural sector ensures abundant and affordable food while fostering economic growth and food securityRead more

It’s no secret – modern agricultural systems could use a facelift. Although vast fields of corn and soybeans are a marvel to behold, alternatives to monocultures are increasingly popular among large-scale growers and smallholders alike. In the face of global challenges like natural resource scarcity, ecosystem decline, agricultural pollution, and rising input costs, many growersRead more

Globally, more irrigated cropland is in demand, driven by rising temperatures and intensified droughts caused by climate change. That demand, combined with new technological advances that make central pivot systems more water and energy-efficient, adaptable, affordable, and easy to use, is driving adoption. And while center pivot irrigation systems are more commonly associated with large-scale farmers, theRead more

Humans account for only 0.01% of all life on Earth, yet our impact on the planet is profound. Though unintentional, human activities like transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture generate environmental pollution – a catch-all term that describes various types of introduced contaminants which can disrupt ecosystems, natural processes, and biological life. From air pollution to waterRead more

Flood irrigation is the oldest and most popular irrigation system in the world. Yet flood irrigation is also the most water-intensive method of irrigating crops, an increasing concern as rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and growing populations place more demand on the planet’s finite water resources. Globally, agriculture uses 70% of the planet’s freshwater resources and 95% of theRead more

Although farming is the backbone of civilization — powering our cars, nourishing our bodies, sustaining every aspect of our lives— the emergence of industrial agriculture has led to pollution on a widespread scale. For thousands of years, agriculture and ecosystems were held in balance: farmers passed down their land generation after generation, leaving ecosystems andRead more

Before the beginning of every farm season, most farmers prefer to plan potential yields. On the other hand, some farmers chose to skip planning. Whether a farmer plans the potential yield or not, certain expectations are still present. While hoping for the best, farmers are often presented with various challenges and obstacles that require themRead more

AVOID PRODUCT RECALLS Find out more about avoiding product recalls by downloading your copy of our free ebook. DOWNLOAD EBOOK Did you know that the average recall cost of a product in the food industry can easily amount to as much as $10 million? That number only refers to direct costs. Factoring in the overallRead more