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Organic farming is getting more and more popular as a farm practice. Although most agricultural land is still processed through conventional farming, the demand for organic agriculture and organic crops is constantly increasing. The following article reveals the answers to some common questions regarding organic farming, including its general definition, background, principles, practices of organicRead more

Irrigation in Agriculture Proper irrigation with water is essential and the most important necessity for plant growth and the formation of quality and abundant fruits. The amount of water required by the plant depends on the growth phases during the season. The highest need for water is during the initial crop development, flowering, and fruitRead more

Making business decisions based on real-time data from the field, instead of using a gut feeling is imperative for productive and profitable farming. In crop production, this mainly refers to tracking precise and accurate weather conditions. After all, weather determines all life processes in plants and defines the possibility of performing various activities in theRead more

Field scouting, field observation, or inspection is one of the most important activities during the season from the agronomic point of view. During the field scouting, farmers observe overall crop and field conditions to see are there any signs of pest infestation or any other stress which can be related to lack of water, nutrientRead more

The farm industry today is facing heavy challenges. On one hand, there is a constant pressure to produce higher yields to feed the growing population. On the other hand, farmers need to increase their yield by using fewer production resources and minimizing their climate and environmental footprint. Whether producing food, or crops for further industrialRead more

A growing global population with deteriorating natural resources and increased urbanization means more people to feed with less water and farmland. To feed the world in a sustainable way, producers need to grow more food while reducing negative environmental impact. As a response to that global issue, European Union has brought a Green Deal Initiative. TheRead more

AVOID PRODUCT RECALLS Find out more about avoiding product recalls by downloading your copy of our free ebook. DOWNLOAD EBOOK Did you know that the average recall cost of a product in the food industry can easily amount to as much as $10 million? That number only refers to direct costs. Factoring in the overallRead more

Farm digitalization has already begun and has become ingrained in the vocabulary of every agricultural producer, both throughout Europe, as well as the rest of the world.   With the growing world population, insufficient food production, insufficient and expensive production resources and lack of arable land, efforts are being made to find a way toRead more

During the last few years, transparency has become a popular term. Not only has transparency become one of the frequent requests from consumers, but it has also established its popularity in supply chain management. So how does transparency impact the standards in supply chain management? Collaboration and Transparency as a Prerequisite to Sucess To produceRead more

Digital agriculture is key, not only to strengthen the local production but also to competitiveness on the global market. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of the advantages of globalization compared to local food production was primarily discussed on academic and international political levels. What is more, the discussion revolved around highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the different countries’ over-reliance on oneRead more