Updated Dec 14, 2020
This article was initially published on The Wine Industry Advisor as part of a series on biological control and Integrated Pest Management written by UAV-IQ Precision Agriculture. Grape growers are facing increased threats from invasive insect pests. The issue with those non-native species is that there are often no naturally occurring enemies capable of controlling them and new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols might take years to be developed, forcing growers to rely on broad-spectrum insecticides until more ecologically friendly alternatives are available. A notable example of an invasive pest affecting California vineyards is the vine mealybug, which is a major pest of grape vines not only because of the damage they can cause to the fruit but also for the viruses they transmit, such as the grape leafroll-associated virus... Kent has led several research projects on vine mealybugs and the development of ecologically-based insect pest management systems in vineyards and other perennial crops, such as almonds, pistachios, grapes, and stone fruit...
Categories: Organic Specialty Crops, Sustainable Agriculture
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Climate Change is Altering Pest Attack PatternsIncreasing drought and extreme weather due to climate change are impacting cotton in unforeseen ways... Experts noticed since 2019 that the feeding and reproductive patterns of pests have changed... Though the pests are not new to cotton the timing of their attack and their sheer numbers is... ”Drought has also increased spider mites and whitefly populations, pests that can affect cotton quality... Integrated Pest Management (IPM) recommends the use of an ecologically suitable combination of biological and cultivation practices to reduce pest numbers and adding pesticides as a last resort...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 27
Rising awareness regarding organic food drives the growth of the United Kingdom Biopesticides Market during the forecast period. According to TechSci report on, “United Kingdom Biopesticides Market - By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027”. The United Kingdom biopesticides market may flourish with an impressive CAGR during the forecast period of 2023-2027, on the backbone of a surge in the demand for healthy and organic food. Growing organic farming practices further drives the growth of the United Kingdom biopesticides market in the upcoming five years... Bioinsecticides are anticipated to hold the highest revenue shares of the market and dominate the market segment in the upcoming five years due to an increase in demand for sustainable agriculture practices, integrated pest management, pest resistance & resurgence, organic farming, and the growing need to curb post-harvest crop losses have encouraged the development of agricultural biologicals...
Categories: Agribusiness
By Mit K
Published Mar 23
The insect pest control market has been growing significantly in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for pest control services from the agriculture, commercial, and residential sectors. Insect pests can cause significant damage to crop, buildings, and human health, leading to the need for effective pest control measures. The global insect pest control market size is estimated to be valued at USD 12... The adoption of integrated pest management practices can also create new opportunities for pest control service providers... The development of new and innovative pest control methods, the adoption of integrated pest management practices, and the increasing demand for organic and eco-friendly pest control solutions are expected to create new opportunities for growth in the market...
Categories: News
Published Apr 7, 2020
In the previous article in this series we discussed classical biocontrol, which is the practice of identifying the origins of pests found in local fields, then finding the natural enemies of those pests in their foreign origins and bringing the “enemy of my enemy” (otherwise known as “beneficials”) back from their homelands to local farms to renew old rivalries and help suppress pest populations... But a lot of the pests damaging our crops are actually native to our regions and already have local natural enemies... AUGMENTATIVE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN ACTIONWhen existing natural enemies populations dip, growers who implement biocontrol as part of their Integrated Pest Management plan can re-release beneficials on a regular basis instead of using pesticides... For example, unlike the use of broad-spectrum pesticides that can affect the natural enemies population and thus could encourage future pest outbreaks, augmentative biocontrol is often an ideal long-term solution. Additionally, growers are facing pesticide resistance issues which force them to look for alternative pest control strategies...
Categories: Organic Row Crops, Vegetables
Updated Oct 24, 2020
It takes three years for farmers to convert to organic farming, as this is the time required for soil to become free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides... Usually, 30% of flowers result in bolls, but drought, pest, waterlogging, or low temperatures can bring this figure down to 10%... Hybrids resistant to common pests like bollworms, aphids, miners, and jassids make these hybrids suitable for organic farming... These varieties have the advantage of being more pest-resistance than the hybrids, but produce lower yield and shorter fibers... Common boll pests are the American bollworm, pink bollworm, spotted bollworm, spiny bollworm, and cutworms Leaf sucking pests are the aphids, whitefly, spider mites, cotton stainer, and thripsA combination of crop rotation, intercropping, and Integrated Pest Management can help in the biological control of pests...
Categories: Cotton, Organic Specialty Crops, Sustainable Agriculture
Updated Aug 20, 2020
Advantages and disadvantages of soilless cultivationSoilless cultivation has numerous advantages like:- Increasing unit yields and anticipating harvest- Improving the quality of the final product, such as the size and uniform physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits, due to the controlled and accurate management of nutrition and climatic parameters- Using easily replaceable structures in case of reconversion- Reducing the labor for demanding processing operations, such as tillage and soil disinfection- Reducing water consumption, especially in plants managed in a closed cycle in areas with limited water availability- Reducing the use of pesticides and adopting integrated pest management strategies more easilyAlthough the advantages can be very encouraging in the decision to adopt these systems, it is also necessary to consider the disadvantages and difficulties that must be faced: - Insufficient know-how to understand how to manage fertigation, irrigation, crop care and automatic control unit technology - Need for constant monitoring of various parameters, such as EC, pH, nutrient solution recipe and climate- Greater risk of incurring water or saline stress in case of a blackout, which renders the whole system unusable - Medium-high initial investments - Difficulty in reaching potential productions in the first years, due to facilities management problems - Difficulty in disposing of inorganic substrates at the end of use - Dispersion of the exhausted nutrient solution in the surface layers when using open-cycle systemsWhen you decide to cultivate with a soilless system, you need to choose the ideal system type depending on the place where you intend to work, the plant species, the size, and the budget available... On the other hand, organic materials ensure the buffering capacity, limiting radical changes in pH at the root system level, due to incorrect management of the nutrient solution... The irrigation plan management is equally important so that water imbalances do not occur: ideal irrigation must return a drainage water volume of around 30% of the volume applied... Practical tips for optimal management of soilless cultivationRegardless of the type of cultivation system, some operations must be carried out for appropriate and efficient cultivation management. The main periodical or daily activities are:- Monitoring the pH and EC in the nutrient solution (Inlet, outlet and on the drained one)- Monitoring the applied and drained irrigation volumes (make sure that the drainage is 30% of the volume applied)- Monitoring the temperature, humidity and solar radiation - Checking the occlusion status and the correct positioning of the drippers (they must not be too far from the root zone)- Monitoring oxygenation level in the nutrient solution, in the case of the floating system- Monitoring periodic plants health (physiological alterations, pests or fungal attacks)- Wearing protective suits and shoe covers...
Categories: Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Vegetables
Published Jul 27, 2020
This article is part of a series on biological control and Integrated Pest Management written by UAV-IQ (www... Gina has been a pest control advisor (PCA) for 30 years and a certified crop advisor (CCA) for over 15 years with a sub-specialty in sustainability... “A lot of the adult predators rely on pollen and nectar as their sole food source but then it's their immature stages that are predaceous on the insect pest. The same thing is true for parasitic wasps, which are floral feeders at an adult stage, but it's their eggs that they lay within the pest that kills it... ”She explains that adding insectary habitats in the field helps to reduce insect pests, but she warns growers that “it’s important to pick the right insectary habitat for your crop...
Categories: Cover Crops, Organic Row Crops, Vegetables
By Celine Dion
Published Mar 27
Here are some tips for farmers:Soil health: The health of the soil is crucial for successful farming. Ensure that your soil is healthy by using natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and minimizing soil disturbance. Water management: Proper water management is essential for crops to grow well... Pest control: Use integrated pest management techniques to minimize the use of pesticides. This involves using natural predators and crop rotation to control pests...
Categories: Precision Agriculture
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 31
Moreover, increased demand for organic food, awareness regarding pesticide residue level, and active adoption of integrated pest management practices is further anticipated to substantiate the growth of the global bioinsecticides market in the future five years. Along with the nutrient run-off pesticides and insecticides that are often applied over the crops get washed away after rain or crop watering processes. This insecticide and pesticide wash off to reach neighboring water bodies and ultimately to the seas... Some of the market players, dominating the global market are :Bayer CropScience AGSyngenta AGBASF SENovozymes A/SNufarm LimitedBiobest Group NVValent BioSciences LLCKilpest India LimitedBioworks Inc... Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm...
Categories: Precision Agriculture
Business Title: Royal Knight Ag
About: Royal Knight AG is a Science Based Educational Consulting company providing Agricultural support using (IPM) Integrated Pest Management and CARBON NEUTRAL fertility. Our goal is to promote metabolic growth throughout the entire plant life cycle. We are Sustainable Agriculture.
For more info check out www.royalknightagriculture.com
Interests:
Wheat, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Marketing, Agribusiness, Grapes, Berries
Job Title: Crop Consultant
About: Certified Crop Advisor; former County Extension Agent (Agronomy, Horticulture); Master Gardener; Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Organic Row Crops, Agribusiness, Beef, Crop Scouting, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Succession Planning, Shops, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Hemp, Tree Nuts, Tobacco, Flax, Kenaf, Switchgrass, Other Row Crops/fiber Crops/bioenergy C, Integrated Pest Management Nutrient Management Soil & Water Management
Business Title: American National Insurance
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner
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Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Nutrition & Management Advisor
Interests:
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Business Title: WawrzyniakFarms
Job Title: Farmer
Interests:
Crop Scouting, Soil Health, Crop Protection, Fertility, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Agribusiness, Succession Planning, Farm Management, Taxes, Vegetables, Apps, Corn, Soybeans
Business Title: Iraq
Job Title: Farmer, Farm Manager or Employee, Crop Consultant, Farmer's Spouse or Family Member
Interests:
Rice, Wheat, Corn, Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, News, Member Challenge , Marketing, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Succession Planning, Taxes, Tools, Projects, Shops, Organic Specialty Crops, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Tobacco, Homesteading, Fishing, Timber
Business Title: Walshagri
Job Title: Farmer
Interests:
Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock, Beef, Feed, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Taxes, Operating a Farm, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Purchasing, Shops, Tools, Repair, Projects
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Ag Investor, Farmer's Spouse or Family Member, Precision Agriculture Specialist, Veterinarian, Rancher, Ag Retail Professional, Farm Manager or Employee, Crop Consultant, Extension Agent or University Employee, Other Ag Professional, Agronomist
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Timber, Tobacco
Business Title: ROAFARMS NIGERIA
Job Title: Farmer, Extension Agent or University Employee
Interests:
Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm
Business Title: UMaine Extension
Job Title: Extension Agent or University Employee
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Apps, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Farm Management, Taxes, Tools, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Homesteading, Horses
Public
Here’s a group to discuss all of the finance and management decisions that need to be made when operating a farm.
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Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
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This group shares the top stories from Morning Ag Clips. If you want to stay informed on what's happening in the world of Agriculture join and follow this group.
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Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, Member Challenge , News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Viticultue, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Timber, Tobacco
Public
Going organic in agriculture is inevitable in a time like this,
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Corn, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Farm Management, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Projects, Repair, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Homesteading
Public
This is the group to discuss all things relating to Farm Tourism and allied activities, discuss and learn how to diversify income for farmers through agritourism.
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Public
Trending Technologies in the New Age of Agriculture Industry
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Here is a group for growers of specialty crops to come together.
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Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes
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A starting point to assist young and upcoming farmers with financial know how
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At ON SIGHT 24/7 we are dedicated to protecting the livelihood of the American Farmer! Within this group we will share our products, what they do, how we can customize a surveillance system locally and nationally and the benefits of having a full service Technical Support team available to you!
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We are interested in gathering experiences, solutions and history of organic methods in citrus production. As well as record and document unique policy and market access hurdles organic citrus growers face in each different region of the world.
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Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Homesteading
Updated Dec 14, 2020
This article was initially published on The Wine Industry Advisor as part of a series on biological control and Integrated Pest Management written by UAV-IQ Precision Agriculture. Grape growers are facing increased threats from invasive insect pests. The issue with those non-native species is that there are often no naturally occurring enemies capable of controlling them and new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols might take years to be developed, forcing growers to rely on broad-spectrum insecticides until more ecologically friendly alternatives are available. A notable example of an invasive pest affecting California vineyards is the vine mealybug, which is a major pest of grape vines not only because of the damage they can cause to the fruit but also for the viruses they transmit, such as the grape leafroll-associated virus... Kent has led several research projects on vine mealybugs and the development of ecologically-based insect pest management systems in vineyards and other perennial crops, such as almonds, pistachios, grapes, and stone fruit...
Categories: Organic Specialty Crops, Sustainable Agriculture
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Climate Change is Altering Pest Attack PatternsIncreasing drought and extreme weather due to climate change are impacting cotton in unforeseen ways... Experts noticed since 2019 that the feeding and reproductive patterns of pests have changed... Though the pests are not new to cotton the timing of their attack and their sheer numbers is... ”Drought has also increased spider mites and whitefly populations, pests that can affect cotton quality... Integrated Pest Management (IPM) recommends the use of an ecologically suitable combination of biological and cultivation practices to reduce pest numbers and adding pesticides as a last resort...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 27
Rising awareness regarding organic food drives the growth of the United Kingdom Biopesticides Market during the forecast period. According to TechSci report on, “United Kingdom Biopesticides Market - By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027”. The United Kingdom biopesticides market may flourish with an impressive CAGR during the forecast period of 2023-2027, on the backbone of a surge in the demand for healthy and organic food. Growing organic farming practices further drives the growth of the United Kingdom biopesticides market in the upcoming five years... Bioinsecticides are anticipated to hold the highest revenue shares of the market and dominate the market segment in the upcoming five years due to an increase in demand for sustainable agriculture practices, integrated pest management, pest resistance & resurgence, organic farming, and the growing need to curb post-harvest crop losses have encouraged the development of agricultural biologicals...
Categories: Agribusiness
By Mit K
Published Mar 23
The insect pest control market has been growing significantly in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for pest control services from the agriculture, commercial, and residential sectors. Insect pests can cause significant damage to crop, buildings, and human health, leading to the need for effective pest control measures. The global insect pest control market size is estimated to be valued at USD 12... The adoption of integrated pest management practices can also create new opportunities for pest control service providers... The development of new and innovative pest control methods, the adoption of integrated pest management practices, and the increasing demand for organic and eco-friendly pest control solutions are expected to create new opportunities for growth in the market...
Categories: News
Published Apr 7, 2020
In the previous article in this series we discussed classical biocontrol, which is the practice of identifying the origins of pests found in local fields, then finding the natural enemies of those pests in their foreign origins and bringing the “enemy of my enemy” (otherwise known as “beneficials”) back from their homelands to local farms to renew old rivalries and help suppress pest populations... But a lot of the pests damaging our crops are actually native to our regions and already have local natural enemies... AUGMENTATIVE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN ACTIONWhen existing natural enemies populations dip, growers who implement biocontrol as part of their Integrated Pest Management plan can re-release beneficials on a regular basis instead of using pesticides... For example, unlike the use of broad-spectrum pesticides that can affect the natural enemies population and thus could encourage future pest outbreaks, augmentative biocontrol is often an ideal long-term solution. Additionally, growers are facing pesticide resistance issues which force them to look for alternative pest control strategies...
Categories: Organic Row Crops, Vegetables
Updated Oct 24, 2020
It takes three years for farmers to convert to organic farming, as this is the time required for soil to become free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides... Usually, 30% of flowers result in bolls, but drought, pest, waterlogging, or low temperatures can bring this figure down to 10%... Hybrids resistant to common pests like bollworms, aphids, miners, and jassids make these hybrids suitable for organic farming... These varieties have the advantage of being more pest-resistance than the hybrids, but produce lower yield and shorter fibers... Common boll pests are the American bollworm, pink bollworm, spotted bollworm, spiny bollworm, and cutworms Leaf sucking pests are the aphids, whitefly, spider mites, cotton stainer, and thripsA combination of crop rotation, intercropping, and Integrated Pest Management can help in the biological control of pests...
Categories: Cotton, Organic Specialty Crops, Sustainable Agriculture
Updated Aug 20, 2020
Advantages and disadvantages of soilless cultivationSoilless cultivation has numerous advantages like:- Increasing unit yields and anticipating harvest- Improving the quality of the final product, such as the size and uniform physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits, due to the controlled and accurate management of nutrition and climatic parameters- Using easily replaceable structures in case of reconversion- Reducing the labor for demanding processing operations, such as tillage and soil disinfection- Reducing water consumption, especially in plants managed in a closed cycle in areas with limited water availability- Reducing the use of pesticides and adopting integrated pest management strategies more easilyAlthough the advantages can be very encouraging in the decision to adopt these systems, it is also necessary to consider the disadvantages and difficulties that must be faced: - Insufficient know-how to understand how to manage fertigation, irrigation, crop care and automatic control unit technology - Need for constant monitoring of various parameters, such as EC, pH, nutrient solution recipe and climate- Greater risk of incurring water or saline stress in case of a blackout, which renders the whole system unusable - Medium-high initial investments - Difficulty in reaching potential productions in the first years, due to facilities management problems - Difficulty in disposing of inorganic substrates at the end of use - Dispersion of the exhausted nutrient solution in the surface layers when using open-cycle systemsWhen you decide to cultivate with a soilless system, you need to choose the ideal system type depending on the place where you intend to work, the plant species, the size, and the budget available... On the other hand, organic materials ensure the buffering capacity, limiting radical changes in pH at the root system level, due to incorrect management of the nutrient solution... The irrigation plan management is equally important so that water imbalances do not occur: ideal irrigation must return a drainage water volume of around 30% of the volume applied... Practical tips for optimal management of soilless cultivationRegardless of the type of cultivation system, some operations must be carried out for appropriate and efficient cultivation management. The main periodical or daily activities are:- Monitoring the pH and EC in the nutrient solution (Inlet, outlet and on the drained one)- Monitoring the applied and drained irrigation volumes (make sure that the drainage is 30% of the volume applied)- Monitoring the temperature, humidity and solar radiation - Checking the occlusion status and the correct positioning of the drippers (they must not be too far from the root zone)- Monitoring oxygenation level in the nutrient solution, in the case of the floating system- Monitoring periodic plants health (physiological alterations, pests or fungal attacks)- Wearing protective suits and shoe covers...
Categories: Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Vegetables
Published Jul 27, 2020
This article is part of a series on biological control and Integrated Pest Management written by UAV-IQ (www... Gina has been a pest control advisor (PCA) for 30 years and a certified crop advisor (CCA) for over 15 years with a sub-specialty in sustainability... “A lot of the adult predators rely on pollen and nectar as their sole food source but then it's their immature stages that are predaceous on the insect pest. The same thing is true for parasitic wasps, which are floral feeders at an adult stage, but it's their eggs that they lay within the pest that kills it... ”She explains that adding insectary habitats in the field helps to reduce insect pests, but she warns growers that “it’s important to pick the right insectary habitat for your crop...
Categories: Cover Crops, Organic Row Crops, Vegetables
By Celine Dion
Published Mar 27
Here are some tips for farmers:Soil health: The health of the soil is crucial for successful farming. Ensure that your soil is healthy by using natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and minimizing soil disturbance. Water management: Proper water management is essential for crops to grow well... Pest control: Use integrated pest management techniques to minimize the use of pesticides. This involves using natural predators and crop rotation to control pests...
Categories: Precision Agriculture
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 31
Moreover, increased demand for organic food, awareness regarding pesticide residue level, and active adoption of integrated pest management practices is further anticipated to substantiate the growth of the global bioinsecticides market in the future five years. Along with the nutrient run-off pesticides and insecticides that are often applied over the crops get washed away after rain or crop watering processes. This insecticide and pesticide wash off to reach neighboring water bodies and ultimately to the seas... Some of the market players, dominating the global market are :Bayer CropScience AGSyngenta AGBASF SENovozymes A/SNufarm LimitedBiobest Group NVValent BioSciences LLCKilpest India LimitedBioworks Inc... Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm...
Categories: Precision Agriculture
Published Mar 7, 2022
Pine Forest, so the soil is probably acidic. Located in North-East corner of Ohio. We are going to grind out the stumps, disc the soil, broadcast the seed and harrow it to finish.
Categories: Farm Management, Homesteading, Hunting
By Anonymous Member
Published Dec 1, 2020
Categories: Apps, Marketing, Farm Management
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