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Mole drainage, also called undermining, is a simple and low-cost farm management practice that reduces waterlogging problems, hence improving the soil quality and structure. Mole drainage provides a solution for high rainfall areas and abandoned fields that are affected by the accumulation of water. Undermining involves deep plowing at a depth of 50-70 cm (19,6-27,6 in) that creates unlinedRead more

Surface irrigation is the oldest and most utilized type of irrigation systems. Even ancient farmers in Egypt, India, and China used surface irrigation systems to supply crops with water. It’s a simple and easy system to manage because it doesn’t require any installation of irrigation mechanisms. Water is simply applied to the field through linedRead more

World Environment Day is a unique annual event that is celebrated worldwide and with a common purpose: to encourage environmental awareness. By celebrating the environment on one specific and special day, we can all dedicate time to admire the nature that surrounds us. More importantly, World Environment Day serves as a call to action, one that motivates everyone to do somethingRead more

As the crop production is often limited by environmental factors, interest in alternative farm practices is increasing. In this regard, hydroponic farming serves as a promising farm practice that offers a solution for some serious challenges of crop production such as: Lack of arable land Climate change Deforestation Rising fossil fuel prices Ecosystem degradation RiseRead more

While the vast majority of the world’s population have a long list of wishes and life expectations, hungry individuals have only one wish- food. Are you aware of the fact that you are actually a rich person if you have that special opportunity to choose between all the beautiful crops available on the market? The sad realityRead more

A standard farm practice that focuses on soil preparation for growing crops includes soil tillage. Tillage helps manage crop residue and loosens the soil, creating a perfect sowing layer. The soil that is ready for sowing has an empty and unprotected surface. So, until crop emergence, there is a constant concern of possible soil erosionRead more

Crop production is a challenging business, with the crops being constantly exposed to unfavorable weather conditions. Weather and climate conditions play an important role in determining the pace of crop production. However, during times when the global food security strongly depends on crop production, there is no place for any limitations. Therefore, the search for solutions resulted in farmRead more

Food is the main driving force for human and animal life. For this reason, farming is an important practice that is used worldwide. Farmers from all around the world use various farm techniques and crop production systems to produce quality crops and achieve high yields. Although there are many farming types used to grow cropsRead more

Our climate is changing. This argument is supported by way of frequent and severe droughts, storms, high temperatures, glacier melting, and overall creation of conditions unfavorable for living and farming. The main factor contributing to climate change is human activity in farming and other industries. Aerosols and greenhouse gasses made by burning of fossil fuel destroys the Earth’sRead more

There are few places on Earth that are without weeds. In other words, weeds represent a serious challenge to every crop production. Theoretically, a weed is every undesirable plant that competes with crops for nutrients, water, soil, or sunlight. Moreover, weeds are often host plants for various diseases, insects, or nematodes that may pose a potential threat to crops. Additionally, some species ofRead more