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When harvested, fresh fruits and vegetables are at the peak of their quality. From that moment on, their quality can’t be improved, it can only be deteriorated or maintained. For this reason, the next steps of farm management will be decisive for a farmer’s productivity and profitability. The most successful farmers are aware of the fact that during the post-harvest management evenRead more

October 21st is a special day in our calendar, reserved for one of the most important fruit crops- apple. Apples are listed as the third crop in global fruit production, just behind bananas and watermelons. Moreover, global apple production accounts for more than 84 million tonnes. Although they originate from Central Asia, today apples are grown in almost everyRead more

There are numerous varieties of crops that are grown for human consumption throughout the world. Still, grains such as wheat, maize, rice, sorghum, and barley play a major role in the human diet and represent the main source of income for the vast majority of farmers. The demand for grains is stable throughout the year. However, grain production isRead more

Weather is an inevitable factor in every crop production. Knowing real-time weather conditions like temperature, precipitation, and humidity is the best way to protect crops from the harmful impact of adverse weather events as well as pests. In fact, accurate monitoring of weather data can greatly affect crop yield and overall farm productivity and profitability. Weather monitoring is an important activityRead more

For smallholder farmers, growing crops is a special adventure that consists of a few challenging components during each farm season, such as soil preparation, planting or sowing, pest and disease protection, crop maintenance, and finally, harvest. However, one of the greatest challenges for a smallholder farmer has nothing to do with growing crops. It’s the final crop production stage- storage.Read more

Growing high-value and nutritious fruits surrounded by nature seems like an idyllic job. Farmers who grow permanent crops have the privilege of working in one of the most beautiful “offices“, surrounded by spectacular views and beautiful trees or shrubs that will bear sweet and colorful fruits, used either for fresh consumption or some type of processing. SinceRead more

Being a farmer means having the special privilege of watching how the hard work and miraculous nature turn the fields, vineyards, and orchards into a true paradise. As the season progresses, within just a few months, the crops are ready for consumption. Once the crops reach their full maturity, they are ready for the ultimate stage-harvest.Read more

Fodder crops are plants grown for green animal feed, hay, or silage, such as alfalfa, field pea, clovers, and various grasses. Along with pastures, fodder crops are in that forages group. Although pastures and fodder crops both belong to the same group, there is a difference that lies in the last stage of their farm management. While pastures areRead more

Farming is the oldest activity known to humans. Since ancient times, farmers have grown crops and raised animals to produce food o sustain their lives. Farming has rapidly become one of the most important sectors which provide food to all human beings. Over the centuries, with continuous global population growth, farming has evolved with the abundantRead more

When diving into a new business, farmers are primarily driven by the potential profit. In attempting to support a profitable farm business, they often decide to grow high-value crops that have higher market prices than grains; such as tomato, sugarcane, onion, cucumber, apple, almond, blueberry, apricot, and many other fruits and vegetables. On one hand, growing high-value crops sounds tempting.Read more