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Most fruit growers would agree that there is nothing more beautiful than harvest; ripe, fresh, colorful, and scented fruits. On the one hand, fruit harvest is like a reward for all the sweat and hard work that is expended throughout the season. On the other hand, the harvest is a particularly challenging production stage, but vital forRead more

All farmers have common goals- to reach high yields and deliver quality crops to the market, hence creating a better chance for profit. Geared towards the best results, farmers frequently wonder about the secret to success. Unfortunately, there is no unique secret. Successful farmers are made, not born. Therefore, farmers who constantly seek to improve their farm managementRead more

Weather is something we all care about. Not only do we are hope for warm, sunny weather so that we can swim, enjoy nature, or operate important farm activities but sometimes we wish for the rain to simply water the plants or dance with an umbrella on the wet street. However, unlike other industries, the weatherRead more

Arable farming is a crop production type that encompasses a wide range of crops. Concretely, arable crops are inclusive of all field crops that complete their life cycle, from germination to seed production, within one year. There are various types of arable crops depending on the type of their use. These include: Grain crops (maize, rice, proso millet)Read more

Weeds are an invasive pest that competes with crops for nutrients, water, and light. If not treated properly, weeds may reduce the yield significantly, especially during early crop growth stages, thus causing financial losses to the farmer. Since weed control is a labor-intensive farm activity, farmers must constantly improve weed control techniques. Using a hoe and aRead more

Crop production is a complex system in which every farm practice strongly affects final outcomes. Therefore, the most successful farmers carefully manage every step of their crop production. As fruits are permanent crops, fruit production is a long-term journey, in which every single farm practice plays a specific role in final crop results. Harvest is the final farm practice in fruit production,Read more

Mowing is a simple, but remarkable farm maintenance practice that offers many benefits in orchard and vineyard management. More concretely, mowing is a unique farm practice that improves soil condition, reduces pest occurrence, and enhances crop growth. Therefore, farmers who practice mowing regularly are definitely on path to a well-maintained orchard. The only possible disadvantage of mowing is that it requires maintenanceRead more

Growing crops is a beautiful activity which makes a farmer proud of himself, for he has created new life. Despite its beauty though, crop production requires varying farm activities and constant maintenance in order to provide a high and healthy yield. Starting with the early crop stages, a farmer must closely monitor crops because ofRead more

With crop production constantly exposed to dynamic and unpredictable challenges, pest protection and crop nutrition represent very delicate aspects of farm management. Therefore, farmers are often under pressure to find a suitable and cost-effective way of managing both of these critical aspects. Luckily, the development of farm technology has resulted in a broad range of agricultural sprayers that can be usedRead more

Since the 19th century, farmers have used primary remote sensing devices to observe crops from the air. These devices came in the form of balloons, which carried photographic cameras and other instruments over the fields to identify and monitor crop conditions. Since then this technology has drastically improved. Farmers use modern remote sensing devices whichRead more