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The Rise of the Conscious Consumer An international study conducted by Unilever reveals that more than a third of consumers (33%) are now choosing to buy from companies they believe are producing in accordance with ecological principles, and the majority of consumers nowadays expect that the products they buy fulfill high social, ecological and ethicalRead more

AGRIVI is an online farm management software which provides farmers with the ability to track their entire production process from a single central place, simplifies work organization, minimizes the need of going through tiresome paperwork, helps to manage farmer’s finances and increases productivity and overall profitability. Finances, as one of the most important features forRead more

There were 1,953 agricultural cooperatives in 2016 in the USA, which is 94 less than in 2015 and even 153 less than in 2014. Mergers and acquisitions are the major drivers of the decline in the number of farmer co-ops, however, the overall gross business volume also fell 2 years in a row, from $212.1Read more

Farmer cooperatives play a significant role in the complete agricultural value chain. In 2016, there were 1,953 agricultural co-ops in USA with 1,9 million farmer memberships (source: USDA). These ag co-ops have 187 thousand employees who all work for improving the farmer’s position within a value chain. Generation shift, climate change, and tough market conditionsRead more

Managing a successful vineyard is not so easy, so farmers often use modern tech tools like AGRIVI farm management software to track all farm activities, finances and, the most important, vineyard productivity and profitability, i.e. overall vineyard health. AGRIVI allows them to identify why grapes on some fields grow better, find out exact cost perRead more

Pest and disease occurrence is one of the main causes of lower than expected yield. Damages can be huge, depending on the size of surface, scope of infection, and weather conditions. Weather conditions in particular have an important role in pest and disease occurrence. Lower or higher temperatures, combined with rain and high moisture areRead more

Farming is a complex activity, one in which every segment impacts the crop production. In order to achieve a successful crop production, a farmer needs to manage all segments properly. Therefore, after soil preparation and planting are completed, there is no time for a break. Farmers who want to achieve high yield and quality crops must practiceRead more

Loamy, or sandy, red or brown soil is one of the most important resources for man. Although it can vary in texture, color, and property type, soil represents the foundation for global crop production. The factor that makes it so vital for crop production is its composition. So, what is hidden inside of it? TheRead more

While aiming to produce enough food and remain sustainable, agriculture is facing significant changes. In the new agricultural era, farmers are able to use various high-tech sensing devices based on GPS, variable rate application, steering systems and remote sensing, as well as farm management software. The introduction and the use of modern and precise farm technologies brings revolutionaryRead more

Successful farm production starts with healthy soil. The soil is one of the most important farm assets. It provides crops with a valuable reservoir of water and nutrients. Each type of soil has its own properties. Soil texture cannot be changed, but farmers can always improve soil quality by managing the nutrient levels and soilRead more