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Of all of the issues facing the planet, few seem more urgent than the global food shortage. Sufficient food – our single most vital need as living creatures – eludes the grasp of nearly 1 billion people, a problem that may worsen as the population rises. But even more disturbing is the other side ofRead more

Agriculture is one of the most important areas of human activity worldwide. As the population rises there is a need to increase the agricultural production. Agricultural modernization due to commercialization, land-saving and labor intensive production between 1870 and the 1920s doubled agricultural production per land area. Over the past 15 years however, farmers started usingRead 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

Present-day farm operations are becoming more and more business oriented. Farming is more than just producing crops, it requires farmers and landowners to address profitability, fertility, conservation, and tax issues to name just a few. Being a good producer is no longer good enough to remain in business. The key to becoming a successful farmer todayRead more

We bring you another novelty regarding functionalities in AGRIVI Farm Management System. This time, we have updated our finances module. Up until now, our Finances module contained multiple features which allowed successful tracking of Sales, Expenses, and Investments. We have added Loan tracking to our evergrowing list of features. You can now track your loanRead more

Even though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil quality can be improved by implementing good management strategies. Properly managed cover crops can improve soils for water holding capacity, drainage, structure, and even the ability for plant roots to penetrate through the soil. They enrich soil with organic matter,Read more

Frost is the coating or deposit of ice that forms when outside surface temperatures past the dew point. It appears as fragile white crystals or frozen dew drops near the ground. Frost is most common in low-lying areas. Warm air rises, and cool air sinks—cool air is denser than warm air. That means there areRead more

As world population and food production demands rise, keeping soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. Options are limited for bringing in new land suitable for high crop yield. It takes Mother Nature 100 – 500 years to form 1 inch of topsoil. Satisfying the growing global appetite will require farmers to continue to fine-tune soilRead more

In the face of changing weather driven by climate change and the increasing demand for food, Conservation Agriculture (CA) aims to achieve sustainable and profitable agriculture and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Here are a few things you need to know. Conservation Agriculture observes three main principles that you should remember Direct seeding involves growing crops withoutRead more

Workers are the most important part of any farm’s production. Whether they work on small family farms or get hired by big corporate farming operations, workers are those who perform all activities which make farms profitable. The greatest need for additional workers is usually at the time of harvest. Due to increased workload, farmers employRead more