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Key Takeaways – Agriculture Systems Integration Enterprise agriculture needs agriculture-specific data infrastructure because generic enterprise systems rarely represent fields, crops, agronomic…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Agri-food Technology Portfolio • Portfolio expansion should begin with existing customer relationships where agriculture-specific work remains outside current enterprise systems. • A…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Farm Management Software Evaluation • Enterprise evaluation should begin with operating requirements, not a feature checklist copied from vendor websites. • The system must represent…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Agriculture Partner Ecosystems • Agriculture partner ecosystems connect ready products, agriculture expertise, customer relationships, and delivery capacity around one customer…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Brand Architecture Agricultural AI Brand architecture agricultural AI advisory comes down to three structural choices made before launch: knowledge base ownership, recommendation…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Shared Operating Record Farm Management FMS A shared operating record farm management platform holds field, agronomy, and cost data in one record, with a dedicated view for agronomy,…
Read articleKey Takeaways – AI Agents Farmer Questions Agricultural AI agents farmer questions fall into four categories in order of volume: timing questions, local context questions, decision pressure…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Knowledge Architecture Agricultural AI Knowledge architecture agricultural AI deployments depend on has overtaken model selection as the primary performance differentiator in 2026.…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Mid-Season Input Reallocation Mid-season input reallocation becomes unavoidable on most enterprise specialty crop farms well before the season ends, once the field has diverged from…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Operating Cadence Specialty Crop The operating cadence specialty crop farms actually run on is weekly, not the monthly cycle most farm management reporting is designed for.The…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Pest Trap Detection Timing Pest trap detection timing in Mediterranean specialty crops decides whether a pest pressure event requires one spray or three. Pest populations in medfly,…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Coffee Value Chain Data Coffee value chain data infrastructure is consolidating around verified agronomic knowledge, not around AI model quality. Input companies that build…
Read articleKey Takeaways – Specialty Crop Farm Management Specialty crop farm management requires block-level data visibility to handle the complexity of multi-variety operations across hundreds of blocks. The…
Read articleKey Takeaways – an AI Advisory Program for Agriculture An AI advisory program for agriculture gives agri-input companies a scalable way to reach every farmer with personalized agronomic advice. A…
Read articleKey Takeaways Specialty crop water management in Mediterranean climates is shifting under 2026 drought pressure from scheduled irrigation to data-driven block-level decisions. Farm managers who see…
Read articleCSRD compliance food companies must collect a type of data that most organisations have never systematically tracked: farm-level environmental and operational information from their agricultural…
Read articleIn most agri-input markets, field sales teams directly cover 20 to 30% of farms by volume, while the remaining 70 to 80% is reached through distributor networks, indirect programme communications, or…
Read articleElectronic pest traps have changed how farms monitor insect pressure. Instead of relying on weekly scouting visits alone, agronomists now track pest activity through automated devices. These devices…
Read articleMost food and beverage companies expected CSRD to mean better internal sustainability reporting: cleaner energy data, more precise emissions tracking, improved packaging metrics. However, what many…
Read articleBudget vs. actual farm management is the most powerful in-season tool available to a farm operator, yet most operations use it as a rear-view mirror rather than a dashboard. Every farm sets a…
Read articleFarm cost tracking mid-season starts with one uncomfortable truth: the most expensive moment in cost management is not when costs overrun, it is when management finds out. In most large-scale farming…
Read articleMost agri-input companies that launched an agricultural AI advisory program in the last two years will report the same two experiences: the technology worked, and the team was not sure what to do…
Read articleThe conversation in digital agriculture in Africa has fundamentally shifted. At GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the question was no longer whether to digitize. Instead, companies were asking how to…
Read articleFarm operations visibility often breaks down exactly when the season is moving fastest. It is almost mid-April. The season is running at full capacity. Two people are in the management office, and…
Read articleThe ROI of AI advisory in agriculture is measurable, traceable, and directly connected to commercial outcomes – yet most companies do not know where to start measuring it. Unlike traditional…
Read articleEvery season, the first crop protection decisions set the trajectory for everything that follows. Spring crop protection planning is the process of scheduling, timing, and executing the first…
Read articleManager of the Year 2025: AGRIVI’s CEO Matija Zulj recognised by HUM-CROMA We are proud to share that AGRIVI’s CEO Matija Zulj has been awarded Manager of the Year 2025 by HUM-CROMA (Croatian…
Read articleFor any farm owner, CFO, or operations manager running a large-scale specialty crop operation, the cost per hectare calculation is one of the most important numbers in the business. It determines…
Read articleThe concept of an AI advisor in agriculture is no longer theoretical. Companies across the ag-input, seed, and machinery sectors are already deploying AI-powered advisors to engage farmers at scale,…
Read articleWheat disease detection is difficult to get right early in the season, especially when symptoms are still subtle. In the AgriDrone project, AGRIVI and Skyline Drones integrate high-resolution drone…
Read articleAs global agriculture grapples with the twin challenges of climate change and sustainability, at Mexico’s agave fields, global tequila producer is transforming its operations with technology.…
Read articleIn today’s fast-paced food and beverage (F&B) industry, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer optional, it’s mission-critical. As consumer demands evolve, supply chains stretch across continents,…
Read articleLTD Almond, a forward-thinking almond producer from Georgia, has long been committed to delivering premium-quality almonds through sustainable and efficient farming practices. With a strong focus on…
Read articleClient Spotlight: Tropical Farm Management Kenya In a significant step towards modernizing coffee production, Tropical Farm Management Kenya (TFMK), a subsidiary of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), the…
Read articleIn today’s global food system, a single bottle of juice might rely on strawberries from Spain, mangoes from India, and oranges from Greece, each grown by different farmers, under different…
Read articleFor decades, agricultural machinery manufacturers have relied on dealer networks, trade shows, and direct sales teams to connect with farmers. While these strategies remain valuable, today’s digital…
Read articleAs 2024 wraps up, it is clear that AI and Gen AI were the most significant trends in AgTech this year. Market trends predict that the value of AI in the agriculture market will grow to about 4.7…
Read articleIn today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, farmers are under increasing pressure. Rising input costs, extreme weather events, and fluctuating commodity prices are just some of the challenges…
Read articleRecent insights from a McKinsey Global Report highlight that farmers worldwide continue to face significant challenges in 2024, including rising input costs, extreme weather events, and volatile…
Read articleDaily on a farm, hundreds of pieces of information are generated upon which farm management decisions are made. Making a right decision is crucial in securing high yields and maximize farms…
Read articleVinícola Guaspari, located in Espírito Santo do Pinhal, São Paulo, is a shining example of agricultural innovation, transforming an old coffee farm into a dynamic estate known for producing…
Read articleGenerative AI technology is a game-changer for agrifood companies looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-evolving market. One of its key advantages is the ability to enhance direct communication…
Read articleAI is everywhere. We see it on the TV, read about it on social media, and hear about its impact from world-leading experts. But you probably ask yourself many times – what are the concrete benefits…
Read article2024 begun with farmers across the world raising their voices and protesting as they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations, and competition from imports. Many farmers complain…
Read articleTransformation of agriculture can’t be done by an individual or one company. Partnership matters. To accelerate companies’ positive impact, AGRIVI joined Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive…
Read articleMany companies make „green“, „organic“ or „sustainable“ claims about their food products, but rarely is there any clear, credible, or verifiable information to justify them. In response, the European…
Read articleIn an era of digitalization, supporting the future of agriculture is crucial. The global food system’s sustainability and the growing world population demand innovative solutions. While local…
Read articleThe main goal of every farmer is productive crop production. This includes achieving optimal yield, as well as quality and nutritious crops. Achieving this goal is an ongoing battle following weather…
Read articleCustomers globally are becoming more and more conscious of the food they are buying and demanding more transparent information about the lifecycle of the products. The trend of a shift in consumer…
Read articleEvery day customers around the globe buy food without knowing its origin, how it was grown, and what exactly they eat. Their decision on what to buy is based solely on trust in the brand and company…
Read articleArtificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate, from automating tasks to enhancing communication with customers and increasing sales. This technology has already shown remarkable…
Read articleIn the dynamic AgTech world, partnerships are an important part of fostering innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in agriculture. As the agricultural landscape evolves toward embracing…
Read articleMany relevant studies show that consumers’ demand for healthier and sustainable food is growing. Consumers have become conscious and demanding, they want to have confidence in the processes and…
Read articleThe autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere is centered on the post-harvest period, which is equally as important as planting and cultivation. During this time, farmers are tasked with the delicate…
Read articleTraditionally, farmers have always relied on their own experiential knowledge, local wisdom, and occasional consultations with agricultural experts to inform their decisions. However, running a…
Read articleIrrigated agriculture plays a key role in food production. However, agriculture, as it is practiced today, is responsible for 70% of all freshwater withdrawals in the world, according to FAO. With…
Read articleOne of the most common challenges for farmers worldwide, whether they are small or large, is certainly farm work management efficiency. How to better plan their farm work operations and reduce noise…
Read articleFarming coffee is one of the most labor-intensive crop production businesses than other types of major food crops. Beans must be picked, processed, dried, and roasted on a coffee plantation in order…
Read articleFor over a decade, Jose has cultivated a thriving pineapple crop in the picturesque landscapes of Costa Rica. However, two years ago, he embarked on a transformative journey by implementing AGRIVI…
Read articleEfficiently managing a farm is like conducting a complex symphony. The daily operations of a farm demand a delicate balance of time, tasks, and resources, as well as handling various unpredictable…
Read articleIn today’s business landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become critical factors in driving sustainable practices and meeting the expectations of stakeholders.…
Read articleThe Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant step toward enhancing sustainability reporting standards within the EU. This new mandatory directive seeks to…
Read articleAs one of Europe’s largest manufacturing sectors, responsible for purchasing approximately 70% of all EU farm produce, the food and beverage industry plays a vital role in driving the shift towards…
Read articleAre you a B2B company looking to offer cutting-edge agricultural advice to your clients? Look no further! Did you know that digital transformation primarily targets large farms which represent only…
Read articleFood production is a complex, dynamic system facing a multitude of pressures. These include environmental factors and climate change, as well as economic challenges such as inflation and heightened…
Read articleFood production is facing a multitude of global challenges that demand immediate attention and innovative solutions. As the world’s population continues to grow, resources become increasingly scarce,…
Read articleWe may have washed our hands, used clean kitchenware, and cooked our meals to the correct temperature, but is that enough to be sure that the food we’re eating is safe? Keeping food safe is a complex…
Read articleIn recent years, sustainability has taken center stage, capturing the attention of all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain. From food and beverage companies to agricultural supply chain…
Read article2023 started with farms in all geographies having major concerns about profitability. In the last 2 years, inflation increased the cost of production significantly, while crop prices didn’t follow…
Read articleSupply chain disruption, rising input prices and labor costs, geopolitical uncertainty together with overall climate change challenges are currently influencing global corporate farming sector.…
Read articleFarming has always been an unpredictable business. For farmers to make their operations more efficient and cost-effective, they must contend with a wide range of external variables — extreme weather…
Read articleVRA or in full Variable Rate Application is a feature of AGRIVI FMS that enables farmers to optimize their input usage and maximize yields by applying the right amount of inputs (such as fertilizers…
Read articleIntroducing AGRIVI’s new Work Orders 2.0. One of our latest features streamlines your farm’s operational processes, making it easier than ever to manage and track work activities. With AGRIVI’s work…
Read articleThe new AGRIVI Spray Advisor is a state-of-the-art tool for improving crop spraying efficiency and reducing costs. Agronomists and farm managers are having a hard time determining the best time for…
Read articleAGRIVI is looking forward to launching new and cool features in 2023 but as a starter, here is a recap of how we spent some of our product development time in 2022. One of the biggest feature…
Read articleMatija Zulj, AGRIVI’s founder and CEO, was named one of the ambassadors of the European Innovation Council at the EIC Summit, held on Thursday, December 8 in Brussels. The European Innovation Council…
Read articleAGRIVI, the most comprehensive Farm Management Software on the market, is launching a new state-of-the-art feature focused on a seamless field-centric visual experience. Field Operations (Field Ops)…
Read articleFarmers have been growing food for generations without using farm management software. But in today’s fast-paced and highly competitive food production landscape, farm management software, or FMS, is…
Read articleFaced with increasing weather unpredictably, many growers are erecting greenhouse structures to grow their crops and even raise animals. When combined with farm management software for highly…
Read articleFarmers run a highly complex business operation. Successful farm businesses use farm management software (FMS) to track their costs, make informed management decisions and scale their farm production…
Read articleAs farmers plan their growing seasons, they must juggle countless considerations: historical yields, crop rotations, soil fertility, input costs, market prices, labor needs– and the list goes on,…
Read articleTen thousand years ago, 57% of the Earth’s habitable land was covered by forest. Since then, we have lost one-third of those original forestlands, the equivalent of about 4 billion hectares, roughly…
Read articleVariable rate technology (VRT) is a new and powerful advancement in the precision agriculture revolution. VRT reduces input and labor costs while maintaining whole-farm profitability and increasing…
Read articleThe foundation of every successful farming operation begins with intelligent field management. No matter what types of crops farmers or ranchers grow, their crop production and profitability depend…
Read articleSustainable agriculture is key to reducing the environmental impacts of global farming systems. But how do growers implement sustainable practices while maintaining the efficiency and profitability…
Read articleSince the dawn of agro-ecosystems nearly 10,000 years ago, farmers have had to compete with other organisms — namely insect pests, pathogens, weeds and wildlife— to ensure food security. These…
Read articleA sub-irrigation system can be an advantageous watering system for field crops as well as in controlled environments such as plant nurseries, commercial greenhouses and even hydroponic systems.…
Read articlePrecision farming is revolutionizing agriculture. So much so that most industry pundits consider the advance of precision agriculture as fundamentally disruptive to sustainable agriculture and food…
Read articleBy all accounts, organic agriculture is soaring in popularity. Consumers are increasingly shifting their food choice priorities to a focus on foods they perceive to be healthier for themselves and…
Read articleWith eight billion people currently existing on our planet and a population predicted to continue to grow into the future, we no longer have the luxury of unlimited, untapped natural resources.…
Read article[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Agtech is the future of farming. It is revolutionizing farm practices at a time when the world desperately needs new technologies and partnerships to grow more food.
Read articleA farmer without a market is like a crop without water — doomed. This fact is nothing new for modern growers, who must develop marketing plans that are proactive, comprehensive, and diversified. One…
Read articleToo much water when you don’t need it. Too little water when you do. If there is one common hurdle all farmers must navigate, it is the long-term sustainability of managing their water resources.…
Read articleFood companies universally dread a product recall. For good reason. A 2012 survey estimated that U.S. food companies racked up an average of $10 million just in direct costs for things like the…
Read articleAgricultural productivity is a big concept with a global impact, but it starts with efficient on-farm management. How productive or efficient our global food production systems can become will…
Read articleIt’s no secret – modern agricultural systems could use a facelift. Polyculture crop production is emerging as one of the most effective answers – a farming approach that integrates multiple plant…
Read articleSprinkler irrigation was initially invented for home lawn care and garden water use. Even today, the rhythmic ‘chk-chk-chk’ sound of an impact sprinkler is iconoclastic of hot summer days, green…
Read article“How do I increase crop yields sustainably?” In an era when supply chain disruptions, natural resource scarcity, and a growing world population threaten food security, this question has undoubtedly…
Read articleIn recent times, the accurate and timely traceability of products and activities throughout the supply chain has become a key factor in food and agribusiness. More and more people around the world…
Read articleGlobally, more irrigated cropland is in demand, driven by rising temperatures and intensified droughts caused by climate change. That demand, combined with new technological advances that make…
Read articleWater use in food production is a growing problem in the face of climate change and a rising global population. Water is an increasingly scarce global resource, and agriculture is the biggest…
Read articleHumans account for only 0.01% of all life on Earth, yet our impact on the planet is profound. Though unintentional, human activities like transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture generate…
Read articleFlood irrigation is the oldest and most popular irrigation system in the world. Yet flood irrigation is also the most water-intensive method of irrigating crops, an increasing concern as rising…
Read articleAs more and more consumers scrutinize their spending habits – from the health effects of the food on their plates to the carbon footprint of the clothes they wear – the popularity of the certified…
Read articleIrrigation systems are a critical component of modern-day farm management optimizing crop quality and yields. Some of the most productive crop-growing regions flourish in deserts thanks to…
Read articleAlthough farming is the backbone of civilization — powering our cars, nourishing our bodies, sustaining every aspect of our lives— the emergence of industrial agriculture has led to pollution on a…
Read articleBefore the beginning of every farm season, most farmers prefer to plan potential yields. On the other hand, some farmers chose to skip planning. Whether a farmer plans the potential yield or not,…
Read articleOrganic 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…
Read articleTable of Contents Irrigation in AgricultureWhat Is Irrigation in Agriculture5 Ways to Artificially Water Plants With Irrigation SystemsLimitations to Watering in AgricultureHow AGRIVI’s Water…
Read articleMaking 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…
Read articleThe 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…
Read articleA 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…
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Read articleFarm 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…
Read articleDuring 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…
Read articleDigital 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…
Read articleAgtech company, AGRIVI has won the prestigious United Nations Award for Innovation in Agriculture. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
Read articleThe soil; A primary resource for food production and the most important tool for every farmer. Successful farming depends on the quality of soil, which provides water and essential nutrients to…
Read articleWe are willing to pay more for better-quality food. Why can’t we then choose between an OK apple and a super nutritious one at the store? Food safety is increasingly becoming the dominant topic of…
Read articleBeing profitable is the main goal of every farm business. Farm profitability depends on three main factors: YieldRevenuesProduction costs. Complex and dependant on many production risks, agricultural…
Read articleDigitalization and management of all production processes nowadays apply not only to the production and services but also agricultural sector. Innovations have become necessary to produce healthier,…
Read articleBehind every serious business, there is a lot of effort invested in searching for the optimal management direction. However, managing crop production is particularly delicate and requires multiple…
Read articleAgricultural production has its beauty. Such noble industry feeds the entire human population. Besides feeding humans, agriculture also provides food for animals and various raw materials suitable…
Read articleNothing tastes better than fresh and healthy crops harvested at the optimal time of maturity. Some people can’t resist sweet strawberries or peaches, while others can’t imagine their breakfast…
Read articleThe business world nowadays is spinning around new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) which provides endless possibilities. Agriculture industry is facing challenges to fulfill demand…
Read articleOne of the main factors determining the amount and quality of the yield is the weather, which describes the state of the atmosphere at a given place and time. Specific weather conditions such as…
Read article[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By expanding its technological boundaries, agriculture has become precise and data-driven. Today, modern technology positively impacts all types of crop production.
Read articleAGRIVI is an ISO Certified Company and is continuously working to raise its standards, which is why we have several ISO certificates that are globally known and have the credibility of our…
Read articleAGRIVI ranked as the first company in the precision farming segment of the FoodTech 500 list, published by Forward Fooding. The list is inspired by Fortune 500 and ranks companies in the AgriFoodTech…
Read articleIn the beginning of 2021, AGRIVI joined the UN Global Compact initiative, a diverse group of businesses and other actors gathered around the goal of achieving corporate sustainability. AGRIVI is a…
Read articleAGRIVI is one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Central Europe by Deloitte. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE is a program that profiles and ranks companies with the fastest…
Read articleThe Green Innovation & Finance Awards recognizes meaningful contributor people and businesses building a sustainable future through the award Innovator of the Year, and AGRIVI has been shortlisted…
Read articleAs a company, AGRIVI lives and breathes sustainability and that is why we have become a part of the Plastic Free Initiative. The goal of AGRIVI as a plastic-free company is to reduce the usage of…
Read articleThe Unreasonable Group has recognized and ranked AGRIVI among the top 10 high-growth companies in the UK, for its comprehensiveness and impact on major agricultural problems like sustainability and…
Read articleAGRIVI found its place in FT1000 prestigious list of fastest-growing European companies published by the Financial Times. This latest annual ranking of business by revenue growth placed AGRIVI in the…
Read articleAGRIVI has become a new official supporter of Farming First, a sustainable global agricultural coalition. AGRIVI will support Farming First with knowledge and expertise in order to further…
Read articleIn our previous blog posts, we have written about successful farm management and how to achieve farm profitability and productivity. Successful farmers are made, not born, and that’s a fact. For that…
Read articleDigital agriculture cost savings are measurable from the first season, and for most farms, the competitiveness gains begin within the first two years of implementation. Most other solutions for the…
Read articlenot everyone can be a successful farm manager Being a successful farm manager means producing optimal yield and quality crops, while at the same time making a profit and managing farm sustainably.…
Read articleAGRIVI achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, becoming a part of the most prestigious software development club in the world. By awarding AGRIVI with the status of Gold Partner, Microsoft declared…
Read articlePHOTO BY CLAUDIO SCHWARZ It is safe to say that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 impacted majority of the world population, and has significantly changed the way we live. People around the globe are…
Read articleNew Products in AGRIVI Digital Agriculture Offering AGRIVI , one of the global market-leading farm management software companies, has announced the launch of new products within its digital…
Read articleOver the last six years, large-scale farms became one of our major customer segments, as the complexity of their operations and risk they need to handle are the highest. Experiences we gathered…
Read articleAGRIVI Farm Management Software has been officially launched to the market on February 1st 2014 and that was the day we have started our incredible journey with vision to change the way food is…
Read articleWithout food, there is no life. Still, the need for food is much more than just a basic human necessity. Food is literally the beginning of everything; food is the driver that sustains our organisms…
Read articleFarm management software (FMS) implementations for enterprises in the food and agriculture value chain are usually larger projects with a strategic goal to impact the way food is produced. Hearing…
Read articleFruit and vegetable processing is seen widely in the food and beverage industry. A recent report from Markets&Markets states that the global demand for fruit and vegetable processing is expected to…
Read articleExperts state that seed quality often directly correlates with a farmer’s crop yield. High-quality seeds are superior to other seed varieties in physiological purity and are usually free from…
Read articleCOVID-19 pandemic is already causing debilitating effects in virtually every industry of the global economy. Unfortunately, the agricultural sector is no exception and hasn’t been left unscathed. For…
Read articleWorld Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United…
Read articleEnterprise farm management systems companies are having an increase in demand and receiving more and more inquiries on a daily basis. The main question here is how food processing companies can…
Read articleTable of Contents The Rise of the Conscious ConsumerGlobalG.A.P Standards as a Means of Regulation in Global Agricultural TradeSlow Administration Still a Challange The Rise of the Conscious Consumer…
Read articleThere were 1,953 agricultural cooperatives in 2016 in the USA, which is 94 less than in 2015 and even 153 less than in 2014. Mergers and acquisitions are the major drivers of the decline in the…
Read articleFarmer cooperatives play a significant role in the complete agricultural value chain. In 2016, there were 1,953 agricultural co-ops in USA with 1,9 million farmer memberships (source: USDA). These ag…
Read articleManaging a successful vineyard is not so easy, so farmers often use modern tech tools like AGRIVI farm management software to track all farm activities, finances and, the most important, vineyard…
Read articlePest and disease occurrence is one of the main causes of lower than expected yield. Damages can be huge, depending on the size of surface, scope of infection, and weather conditions. Weather…
Read articlehigh yield and quality crops Crop maintenance practices which are necessary for proper crop growth are as follows: WeedingSoil cultivationIrrigationMowingInsect pest and disease controlRemoval of…
Read articleWhile aiming to produce enough food and remain sustainable, agriculture is facing significant changes. In the new agricultural era, farmers are able to use various high-tech sensing devices based on…
Read articleSuccessful farm production starts with healthy soil. The soil is one of the most important farm assets. It provides crops with a valuable reservoir of water and nutrients. Each type of soil has its…
Read articleWeather 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…
Read articleAGRIVI farm management software is a powerful cloud-based solution available as a web and mobile application, intended to help farmers manage all their farm activities and resources easily, without…
Read articleWe have all heard the saying “Forests are the lungs of the earth”. Still, as we are too occupied with our everyday lives and obligations, we often underestimate their true value. For this reason, on…
Read articleSince the early beginnings, mankind started to produce food in order to meet their own needs. Soon, a humble crop production grew into a whole industry which today employs over 1 billion people,…
Read articleThe big picture of agriculture as an outdated activity based on a gut-feeling has been drastically changed. Striving to improve their business performance and manage crop production more efficiently…
Read articleYesterday March 8th was a very proud moment for AGRIVI. Our Chief agronomist Tanja Folnovic was attending the prestigious Technology Playmaker Award organized by Booking.com. Tanja has been…
Read articleSoil tillage is the basis of every crop production because only properly prepared soil can provide conditions favorable for crop growth . However, soil tillage is not the only thing that is needed to…
Read articleUp till today, the AgTech revolution has experienced quite the bloom. From precision farming, drones, and geo-mapping to robotic harvesters and self-driving tractors. All this is just a needle in a…
Read articleCommodity exchange is one of the most important economic terms that plays a vital role in the global economy by providing an organized marketplace for the exchange of various commodities such as…
Read articleIn our previous blog posts, we wrote about the beauty and the challenges of growing crops. Besides various types and techniques of crop production, we also presented all activities a farmer needs to…
Read articleWhile performing their farm activities, farmers visualize the beautiful crops that will be produced at the end of the season. Sometimes, this way of thinking motivates them to work even harder and…
Read articleRunning a farm and growing crops is not easy. It takes many years of hard work as well as lots of hard-earned money to prepare crops for harvest. There is a whole list of things that can go wrong and…
Read articleWhether a small or large, private or leased, a field is the baseline for every crop production . In agriculture, a field represents an area of land, cultivated in order to grow different types of…
Read articleSoil is the fundamental resource for every crop production. However, to achieve successful and sustainable farming, the soil needs to be healthy. In other words, this is the primary condition for…
Read articleManaging a farm without a vision often results in wandering off the course. Having a vision means that a farmer knows how he imagines his business is going to look like at some point in the future.…
Read articleWhen talking about farming, it’s important to mention that farmers are often faced with the lack of time. Striving to manage all farm activities timely in order to ensure the best possible outcome,…
Read articleAgriculture is the main source of income for rural areas in many countries. It is expected that by 2050, the global population will reach about 9.6 billion, so food production must be increased up to…
Read articleMachinery is an integral component of agriculture. Today, most farmers couldn’t even imagine working in the field without using some type of farm machinery. Tractors, combines, agricultural trailers,…
Read articleIn a highly competitive market, every farmer is chasing his own opportunity for success. Not only are farmers striving to produce high yield and deliver quality crops to the market but also, sell…
Read articlemake a profit. Turning crops into profit is one of the most challenging parts of farm management. One of the key processes here is sales. Selling the crops is one thing that sets all other farm…
Read articleFood production is not only a farmer’s job. As a matter of fact, food processing industry represents a significant component in the agricultural value chain. While farmers cultivate the soil in order…
Read articleThe story of an adequate farm management begins and ends with efficient and properly managed transport. Transport takes a very important place in every industry, including agriculture. In order to…
Read articlePreserving the crops is just as important as growing crops. For this purpose, farmers use various post-harvest practices that protect harvested crops from spoilage and decay. One of these practices…
Read articleFarming is not just growing crops. A true farmer is a dedicated manager, involved in every process on the farm during the entire season. Therefore, being a farmer includes much more than just…
Read articleproductive crop production optimal yield quality and nutritious crops We all know that crop production is a very risky business. Every possible threat can result in unexpected results. However, one…
Read articleFarmers love their job and enjoy in every farm practice. They believe that working in nature and producing the food for growing population is not an obligation, but a privilege. Still, most farmers…
Read articleFood is our basic need. Running around to make it through the day, we have to eat, hence the purchase of food in a local grocery store is on our daily activity list. When walking through the store,…
Read articleFruit and vegetable packing is a farm practice that includesgetting fresh crops from the field to the customer. Given the fact that all fruits and vegetables are highly perishable crops, choosing the…
Read articleIn fruit and vegetable production, packing represents one of the final farm practices. In order to sell the crops as soon as possible and continue with other farm activities, some farmers preferably…
Read articleSupplying the market with fresh, nutritious, and quality fruits and vegetables is a multi-stage process in which post-harvest management plays an extremely important role. The journey between the…
Read articleSt Martin’s Day is a special occasion for winemakers throughout the world. Celebrated every year on November 11th, St Martin’s Day is very popular in wine-producing countries. St Martin’s Day can be…
Read articleCrop production, especially grain, is a long-term process. It doesn’t end with harvesting, however, there are still two important tasks to do; properly drying and storing of the products. Drying is…
Read articleA few decades ago, farming seemed like a simple job. World hunger was a fairly unknown problem and farmers were able to produce enough food to feed the entire global population. Due to the rapid…
Read articleOnce harvested and stored, vegetables and fruits still respire. By doing so they use oxygen and release carbon dioxide and heat. Fruit respiration is a multi-stage process that directly affects fruit…
Read articleWhen the grain season comes to an end, farmers have to face one last challenge – storage management. Since grains are usually stored for a longer period, storage is a particularly delicate stage in…
Read articleWhen 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…
Read articleOctober 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…
Read articleThere 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…
Read articleWeather 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…
Read articleFor 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…
Read articleGrowing 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“,…
Read articleBeing 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…
Read articleFodder 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…
Read articleFarming 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…
Read articleWhen 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…
Read articleMost 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…
Read articleAll 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…
Read articleWeather 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…
Read articleArable 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…
Read articleWeeds 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,…
Read articleCrop 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…
Read articleMowing 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…
Read articleGrowing 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…
Read articleWith 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…
Read articleSince 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…
Read articleLow-density field crops cover a wide range of arable and vegetable crops planted in low-density in order to enable interrow cultivation. Such crops include sugarcane, potato, and various leaf and…
Read articleSensors are a modern agricultural technology, developed to help farmers obtain faster and better results, assisting in the determination of various soil characteristics. They can be used to measure…
Read articleFarming is a complex activity, one in which every segment impacts the crop production. To have a successful crop production, all segments need to be managed properly. Good soil preparation is half of…
Read articleToday, farming is barely sustainable without implementing modern farm technologies. With the rapid development of precision technology based on sensors, farmers can achieve successful crop production.
Read articleOrchard and vineyard production is a complex system where every farm practice plays a specific, important role. The road to success is often paved with many obstacles. However, there are always some…
Read articleHarvest is one of the most delicate parts of the grain production journey. Grains such as wheat, maize, rice, proso millet, sorghum, and barley play a major role in the human diet. Additionally,…
Read articleGrains, also called cereals, are one of the most important crops. These crops play a major role in human diet, particularly in developing countries. More importantly, grains represent a staple food…
Read articleAgriculture of today is faced with many problems. The lack of available farmland, limited access to water, climate change, and overpopulation all jeopardize the overall sustainability of farm…
Read articleRegarding the fact that weeds cause yield losses of up to 45%, weed control is an extremely important part of farm management. The exact direction of weed management largely depends on the crop…
Read articleDisking is a farm management practice used for soil preparation. It usually follows plowing, either deep or shallow. While plowing cuts, granulates, and inverts the soil, creating furrows and ridges,…
Read articlePlowing is one of the most important soil management practices, used for centuries to create a straight, grained, structural, and moist sowing layer. Plowing is a simple, but effective farm practice…
Read articleMole 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…
Read articleSurface 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…
Read articleWorld 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…
Read articleAs 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…
Read articleWhile 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…
Read articleA 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…
Read articleCrop 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…
Read articleFood 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…
Read articleOur 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…
Read articleThere 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…
Read articleDuring these times, when the world is facing very intense population growth, farmers who are striving to meet the global food demands have become true heroes. Unfortunately, their mission of feeding…
Read articleLike every other living organism, plants are susceptible to diseases. Crop disease involves any harmful deviation or alteration from the normal functioning of the physiological processes. Therefore,…
Read articleEach day we wake up, we live our life focused on our own priorities and problems. While striving to meet our own needs and goals, we often forget about something much bigger – the planet we live on,…
Read articleVegetable farming is a type of crop production intended primarily for human consumption of the crop’s edible parts such as the shoot, leaves, fruits, and roots. According to the consume part of the…
Read articleArable farming is a type of crop production that produces a wide range of annual crops. This means that the crop life cycle, from germination to seed production, is complete within one year.…
Read articleNematodes are microscopic roundworm- like organisms that live in water films and water-filled pore spaces within the soil. Nematodes have the ability to fill almost any part and body that contains at…
Read articleThe life of every crop starts with a seed. Small but powerful, it has the ability to feed the world. Since food is the most universal necessity among all human beings, the seed is the most valuable…
Read articleFrom the very beginning, the most important necessity to sustain human life has been food. After only being able to eat wild crops and animals initially, humans then began to domesticate crops. Early…
Read articleVegetable transplants are young green plants that are grown from seeds, and partially from vegetative plant parts. Depending on the mode of transplant production and delivery date, they can be…
Read articleFertigation is the type of fertilization in which fertilizers are applied through an irrigation system directly to the plant roots. This is the most advanced and efficient fertilization practice.…
Read articleCrop nutrients are elements which are essential in providing healthy and vigorous plants. They initiate all processes vital for crop development. Therefore, the plant needs nutrients throughout its…
Read articleNutrients play an important role in crop growth and development. Therefore, it’s extremely important to ensure that well-balanced and quality nutrients are provided throughout the entire crop…
Read articleFarmer’s race for higher yields starts long before the beginning of a crop’s life cycle. In aiming to reach the best crop production results, farmers always have to be one step ahead. Therefore,…
Read articleEvery crop needs a balanced diet , made up of different nutrients that are vital throughout its life cycle. Nutrients that are balanced evenly throughout the soil represent one of the most important…
Read articleProper crop nutrition management is an extremely important precondition for healthy and vigorous crops. In this regard, crop nutrients are one of the burning factors for higher yields. Crop nutrition…
Read articleCrops, as well as every other living organisms, require certain amounts of nutrients for normal and healthy growth. Each nutrient plays a different, but important role, in crop growth and development.
Read articleOne of the simplest, but most effective of all farm practices started at the very early beginnings of farming. Manure is the oldest and the most important fertilizer. Despite modern farm innovations,…
Read articleCrop nutrients are elements that are essential in providing healthy and vigorous plants. They are the backbone of the entire crop production. Without crop nutrients, very little to not yield can be…
Read articleThe final step that should be taken for soil preparation for growing of crops is rolling. It completes and prepares the soil for sowing. Interesting of this practice is that rolling of soil is not a…
Read articleSoil preparation prior to growing crops is complex and certainly not an easy task for farmers. It includes many tillage practices, which can be divided into primary tillage, secondary tillage, and…
Read articleHigh quality and healthy soil is the base for successful farm management practices. By using the best soil tillage practices, farmers can ensure well-prepared soil structure that will manage weeds,…
Read articleWhile striving to meet global food demands, farmers give their best in order to achieve higher yields and bring more food to our tables. It can be difficult to determine which part of crop production…
Read articleQuality soil is the most valuable farm resource. In aiming to reach full soil potential, farmers must consider a few important aspects of soil preparation practices. The best soil preparation…
Read articleSoil preparation practices are an important part of every crop production. After the harvesting of cereals is complete, the next step is to prepare the soil for the following farm season. Very…
Read articleQuality soil serves as the base for successful crop production. Heavy, clay, and wet soils, with low porosity and waterlogging problems, are a significant obstacle towards higher yields. During the…
Read articleLoamy, or sandy, red or brown soil is one of the most important resources for man. Although it can vary in texture, color, and property type, soil represents the foundation for global crop production.
Read articleWheat is one of the oldest cultivated crops. It has been and continues to be a popular staple, amongst all foods, for all inhabitants since our earliest history. Today, wheat continues to be one of…
Read articleCoffee is one of the most important cash crops, known best for its delicious taste. Carefully roasted beans are manufactured to produce popular beverages that are consumed worldwide. Coffee beans are…
Read articleSugar beet is a biennial crop primarily grown for sugar production. It’s estimated that 20% of the world’s sugar supply is produced from sugar beet, while the remaining 80% comes from the sugarcane.…
Read articleThe rapid rise of farm mechanization that took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to significant changes in farming. The introduction of and innovation of machines such as tractors,…
Read articleThe most common necessity among all human beings worldwide is food. We all must eat regularly in order to maintain our health. Therefore, farming is the most important industry, as it provides us…
Read articleOf all the issues our planet is currently facing, the global food shortage seems to be the most urgent. Having in mind that the global population is going to reach 9 billion till 2050, sufficient…
Read articleFor centuries, farmers have cultivated sugarcane to produce sugar. This remarkable crop is of big importance as a cash crop for families and smallholders in developing countries. Sugarcane is mostly…
Read articleOutdoor farming and the growing of crops in soil has been practiced since the dawn of agriculture. Generations of farmers have used farming practices and available technology to grow crops that feed…
Read articleMillet is one of the oldest human foods and is believed to be the first domesticated cereal grain. Although is difficult to determine its exact origin, it’s believed that millet was domesticated in…
Read articleAt the end of a farming season, every farmer should be fully aware of the profitability and productivity of his agricultural production. Aiming to be productive, farmers are faced with many factors…
Read articleIntensive farming is a common practice among farmers aiming to produce more food for the growing population. Intensive farming maximizes yields through various means such as heavy use of pesticides…
Read articleIntensive farm practices resulted in numerous negative environmental consequences affecting the most important farming resources—soil and water. Finding the right balance between the food production…
Read articleRice is the third-largest crop production, after sugarcane and maize. The main producers of rice are the nations of China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Rice is a staple crop. More than…
Read articleAfrica contributes the least to global warming than any other continent. However, it suffers greatly from some of the more serious impacts of climate changes. The statistics are shocking: Africa…
Read articleClimate changes, as one of the biggest threats to a global food security, highly influence natural resources that are essential for crop production. Farming is not only affected by the impact of…
Read articleWorld hunger is a constant problem. It has been one of the most widely discussed topics in recent years. Rapidly increasing global population, limited natural resources, and climatic changes, has…
Read articleAgriculture plays an important part in the world economy. One-third of the economically active population obtains its livelihood from agriculture. In Asia and Africa, millions of small-scale farmers,…
Read articleDespite the fact that farming is one of the most important human activities that brings food to our tables, it contributes significantly to global pollution. Unsustainable farm practices result in…
Read articleSt. Martin’s Day is a feast of St. Martin of Tours originating in France. It is also known as Martinmas or Martinstag. This official Catholic holiday is celebrated annually on November 11th.…
Read articleWith shorter days and cooler temperatures, fall has officially arrived. It’s the perfect time to go outside and do a seasonal orchard maintenance, as well as enjoy the abundance of delicious fruits.…
Read articlePlant residue are crop materials such as stems, leaves, and roots, that are left on the field after the harvest. In the past, farmers considered crop residue to be trash, that was usually destroyed…
Read articleThe sowing of winter crops is reaching its deadline. Therefore, it’s time for farmers to finish field preparations and start to sow winter cereals such as wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale or fodder…
Read articleThere is considerable pressure on today’s farmers. This is because of farming, as a special type of manufacture, largely depends on climate and natural resources. Climate changes have led to…
Read articleToday, when every farmer is facing a battle of food production for a growing population, crop production has become much more intensive. These farm practices, which usually include monoculture, harm…
Read articleOctober 21st is reserved for the celebration of World Apple Day. This day reminds us that an apple is a symbol of physical, cultural and genetic diversity. This day usually includes: various…
Read articleFarmers play a vital role in providing the basics for all of our food needs as well as in changing the agricultural landscape. By managing farming practices, farmers also assure the sustainability of…
Read articleFarming can be a beautiful job under an open sky. But sometimes that ”open sky” determines the flow of farming, total yield, and productivity according to the weather (rain, drought, hail, frost).…
Read articleOn October 16th, we celebrate World Food Day. It is a day of action against hunger, which is one of the biggest global challenges. Since we expect that global population will reach 9.6 billion by…
Read articleAGRIVI is an online farm management software which provides farmers with the ability to track their entire production process from a single central place, simplifies work organization, minimizes the…
Read articleThe battle with pests, diseases and weeds is an everyday problem for every farmer. Due to the fact that 40% of the world’s food production is lost due to pests and diseases, farmers need to manage…
Read articleOne of the main goals of every organic farmer is to build long-term soil fertility and tilth by feeding the soil with a variety of natural amendments. The regular addition of compost is one of the…
Read articleEvery farmer, whether on a small family farm or with large farm production, has an inventory of all his farm materials; crop seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, fuel, harvested crops and other farm items.
Read articleThe success of a farmer’s effort in crop production depends largely on the final phase of production, which is often followed by post-harvest losses that can reach up to 50%. Reducing this waste…
Read articleHow are we going to feed the growing population by 2050? How we are going to double our food supply and how will the farming be sustainable? All the answers involve farm technology. Farm technology…
Read articleThere is a common belief that providing food for the global population includes the need for more agricultural land, which leads to deforestation. Although forests still cover 30% of the world’s land…
Read articleChili (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important tropical and subtropical crop due to its high consumption, nutritional and cash value to farmers and consumers, both in developed and developing countries.…
Read articleFighting against weeds represents one of the most important challenges for farmers from all around the world. In addition to the fact that weeds complicate farm production and make it more expensive,…
Read articleSoil is the basis of farming. It delivers water and nutrients to crops, physically supports plants, helps control pests, determines where rainfall goes after it hits the ground, and protects the…
Read articleMicronutrients are essential for plant growth and play an important role in balanced crop nutrition. The importance of micronutrients is equal to macronutrients and a lack of any of them can limit…
Read articleOrganic production currently accounts for only one percent of all global agricultural land, despite rapid growth in the last two decades. This is mainly due to critics who have long argued that…
Read articleThe beginnings of agriculture reach far back into history. One of the oldest human activities, farming, developed long before the first written documents. However, the exact date of its origin is…
Read articlePlowing is a conventional way of mechanical seedbed preparation by breaking the soil and repairing its structure. Plowing turns the organic matter into the soil thus speeding up its decomposition and…
Read articleThere is great news for all hemp farmers and those who enjoy hemp products! Slovenia will be the host of the 4th World Hemp Congress, sponsored by the Slovenian organization called the Herbalists…
Read articleSesame is one of the oldest oilseed crop known to mankind for its seeds. The main reason for their popularity is that they have many health-promoting nutrients and elements. The world produces about…
Read articleLettuce is the world’s most popular leafy vegetable. Various types of lettuce are cultivated worldwide, primarily for the human consumption of their fresh, succulent leaves. During the growing…
Read articleIn a time when food production has flourished and developed countries produce more food than ever, there are almost 800 million people in the world who do not have enough food to lead a healthy and…
Read articleThe goal of organic farming is to produce chemical-free healthy food. Farming practices rely on methods which combine knowledge of ecology and modern technology with traditional farming practices…
Read articleCotton production currently occupies around 30–35 million hectares (2.5%) of the arable land in the world with total farm production exceeding 20 million tons. Cotton farming faces many challenges as…
Read articleWhy is irrigation important? Feeding the world requires a lot of water. In most countries, more water is used for irrigating land than for any other purpose. A total of 70% of all water throughout…
Read articleThe world currently produces more food per person than ever before. However, there are still over 800 million people who are suffering from severe malnutrition worldwide. For example, in rich…
Read articleAll over the world, farmers work hard to earn a living. However, not all farmers make a steady income , especially small family farmers. There is very little leftover after they pay for all their…
Read articleSynthetic fertilizers have been vital for sustaining a booming world population. Without them, we would not have about one-third of the food that is produced today. They are produced using a…
Read articleOrganic farming relies on methods which combine scientific knowledge of ecology and modern technology with traditional farming practices based on naturally occurring biological processes. It is a…
Read articlePollinators are hard-working animals responsible for over 80% of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 75% of farm crops. Since one out of every three bites of food is attributed to the work of…
Read articleWhen the time comes to harvest, it’s important to choose a suitable method to maximize the yield and minimize losses. Many farmers have difficulties at harvesting and handling their crops. They have…
Read articleAfter the Hiroshima, Fukushima, and Chernobyl nuclear disasters, many farmlands become unusable for crop production. The radioactive materials released by the accident had many immediate harmful…
Read articleGlobal food security is one of the most pressing issues for humanity, and farming is critical for achieving this. There are many factors that are having severe impacts on food production: water…
Read articleCucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) plant is the member of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae and has been cultivated since the 9 th century. It originated in India and today is widely cultivated, with…
Read articleWhile there are many farm innovations that make life easier or get the job done faster, sometimes nothing beats the old-fashioned way. At least, that’s how many farmers feel when it comes to…
Read articleDriven by expectations of higher crop yields and/or lower production costs, and management time savings, farmers need to follow certain farm practices. Those are the procedures a farmer should employ…
Read articleThe olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) is a phytophagous species, whose larvae feed on the fruit of olive trees. It is considered the most damaging pest of olives in Southern Europe, North Africa,…
Read articleChamomile (Matricaria camomilla L.) is low to the ground growing plant which blooms have a pleasing apple scent. The dried flowers contain many terpenoids and flavonoids which make chamomile suitable…
Read articleBiodiversity is referred to biological diversity, the variety of life on Earth. It is the variety within and between all species of plants, animals and microorganisms and the ecosystems within which…
Read articlePotato is the world’s fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice and the number one vegetable crop in the world. As an important food staple, potato is available year-round as it’s…
Read articleSince the domestication of plants and animals, agriculture played significantly and the most important role in human civilization. Substantial food production enabled human evolution, and ways how…
Read articleIntegrated farming is a whole-farm management system that aims to deliver more sustainable agriculture. It is a dynamic approach which can be applied to any farming system around the world. It…
Read articlePear is a delicious treat whose origin dated back to Stone Age. The very old origin of pears can be traced in the South-Eastern European and in the Western Asia. Today pear is grown in coastal and…
Read articleSpring is a time of shifty weather conditions – one day is hot and sunny and the day after suddenly comes low temperatures and frost. Sometimes there is little or no damage, but sometimes the frost…
Read articleAgriculture is one of the most important areas of human activity worldwide. As the population rises there is a need to increase the agricultural production. Present-day farm operations are becoming…
Read articleTobacco arrived in Europe in the 1500s after the great first voyage to the New World of Christopher Columbus and his expedition. It was widely used and cultivated for medicinal and ritual purposes in…
Read articleRising global population and thus doubling global food demand projected for the next 50 years poses huge challenges for the farmers and sustainability of food production and ecosystems both and the…
Read articleAlfalfa, Medicago sativa L., is a herbaceous perennial plant from family Fabaceae (peas and beans). It’s primarily grown as a forage crop which can be grazed by animals, harvested as hay and used as…
Read articleNitrogen is naturally occurring element essential for all living beings. It is a compound of all amino acids, and the largest constituent of the Earth atmosphere as inorganic nitrogen gas (N 2 ),…
Read articleHemp is a distinct variety of the plant species Cannabis sativa L. and its name are common of the entire genus Cannabis. Due to the similar leaf shape, hemp is often confused with marijuana, another…
Read articleGround cover management is the manipulation of vegetation ground cover within the orchard to maximize its benefits while minimizing its drawbacks. There are many benefits to be gained by managing the…
Read articleGrowing or farming season is a period of the year during which growing conditions, like temperature and moisture, are most favorable for cultivation of crops. Understanding when these periods of…
Read articleEver since the beginnings of agriculture, cereals have provided unlimited health benefits to mankind. Cereals are primarily grown for human food and livestock feed. In their natural form, like whole…
Read articleNematodes are pests that harm the plants, but there are also nematodes that protect plants from other insect pests and play beneficial roles in the soil environment. Based on their feeding habits,…
Read articleFrom ancient times, agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing and harvesting crops and raising of animals for food and other human needs. Agriculture was the key development…
Read articleThe soil pH is among the most important soil characteristics for crop production. It affects the soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties and processes, as well as plant growth. The…
Read articleMaking up 78 percent of the air, nitrogen is an essential element to life on Earth. It’s a component of all proteins and can be found in all living systems. Nitrogen compounds are also present in…
Read articleWithin a few years of planting fruit trees, most farmers find themselves with scraggly overgrown bushes and trees, rather than the Garden of Eden they had envisioned. The key to keeping fruit trees…
Read articleThe main goal of every farmer, whether he has a small family farm or big cooperation, is to have a productive farm. Aiming to be productive, farmers are faced with many factors limiting farm’s…
Read articleWith the appearance of first spring flowers, it’s time to start planning activities on farms, from soil preparation to sowing. Spring is an excellent time for sowing of clover-grass mixtures because…
Read articleSilicon is the seventh most abundant element in the universe and the second most abundant element on the planet, after oxygen, making about 25 percent of the Earth’s crust. Silicon is one of the most…
Read articleAgriculture employs 1.3 billion people, what makes it the second greatest source of employment worldwide, after services, and it accounts 28% of global employment. All those workers have something in…
Read articleGrown for over 7000 years, cotton is one of the most important crops for fiber production. It’s a soft, fluffy staple fiber (pure cellulose) grown in a boll. The plant is a shrub, native to tropical…
Read articleWe have already written about growing food and nutrition demands. Top priority is a food security, due to increasing population growth and the fact that 1 billion people still go to bed hungry each…
Read articleEarlier this week AGRIVI’s finance management module received its biggest update so far, including the completely new look and numerous usability improvements. Managing your farm finances is now…
Read articleThe oldest tree food known to man, walnut ( Juglans regia L.), has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Walnuts were first grown in the Middle East, known as the “Persian Walnut” and were…
Read articleKeeping track of what is happening on the farm requires some records. Without written records, farmers have to depend on their memory when making decisions to modify their farm practices. Memories…
Read articleWith Christmas over, there’s likely a plant in your house whose glory is rapidly fading. Pity the poor evergreen, which rarely gets to see the inside of anyone’s house except for a few short weeks in…
Read articleMillets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of…
Read articleEnvironmental pollution is a significant problem. But while most of the focus is placed on polluting industries, toxins like mercury and small particle traffic pollution, a major source of…
Read articleTillage in any production system is performed to prepare a seedbed, remedy compaction, incorporate fertilizers and herbicides and control weeds. However, one of the accompanying results of tillage is…
Read articleAGRIVI system helps farmers manage their farm production with its powerful features. In order to enhance farmer’s experience of using it, the system is constantly improved with new ones, such as…
Read articleHazelnut tree (Corylus avellana L.) is a genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs native to Europe and Asia Minor, preferring regions with mild, moist winters and cool summers. For this reason, most…
Read articleAlthough the harvest is finished, there are still plenty of work in orchard. Autumn is perfect time to manage the orchard by preparing trees for winter and start thinking about next year’s bloom.…
Read articleAgricultural or farm land is land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops. According to the FAO, farm land is the land under temporary agricultural crops, temporary meadows for mowing or…
Read articlePhytoplasmas are known causal agents of hundreds of diseases in various plants. They are microscopic plant pathogens, which live in the vascular system of plants and are spread by sap-feeding…
Read articleLettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is the most commonly used salad vegetable, occurring in or under most salads. There are many types, varying in size, form, leaf shape, color and taste. All of these types…
Read articleSoil degradation, a decline in soil quality caused by human activities, has been a major global issue during the 20th century and will remain high on the international agenda in the 21st century. The…
Read articleThe olive tree, Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa. It’s known for over 7000 years and has a symbolic connotations in cultures around the…
Read articleSoil is one of the marvelous products of nature and the most precious resource to humans, without which there would be no life. Increased demand for agriculture commodities generates incentives to…
Read articleClimate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Climate change affects farming in a number of ways, including through changes in average…
Read articleCoffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. Coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial…
Read articleYou have probably heard that hummus is an important part of your soil, but few people know what it is and why it is important. The best way to understand humus is to understand how it is formed. Dead…
Read articleThe soil preparation is the first step to ensure that the field is ready for growing a crop. A well-prepared field controls weeds, recycles plant nutrients, and provides a soft soil mass for…
Read articleGrowing apples profitably for today’s market is a challenge. Beside all technological knowledge, growers must have management skills, if they want to have a successfully production season. Many…
Read articlePollination is a keystone process in both human managed and natural terrestrial ecosystems. It is critical for food production and human livelihoods and directly links wild ecosystems with…
Read articleIntroduction to Permaculture Permaculture is a term used to describe an intentional system of agriculture and settlement that aims to reflect the interrelationships and sustainability of natural…
Read articleA steward is a person who is in charge of the management of something and is given the responsibility to protect it. Farmers are called stewards of the land, because of the close connection that they…
Read articleEvery year this beautiful flowering herb overwhelmed us with its seductive scent, especially during the harvest. Lavender blooms at different times throughout the season. It mostly depends on the…
Read articleTuta absoluta or tomato leaf miner is a major pest of processed and fresh tomatoes, both in greenhouses and open field crops. It also occurs on eggplants, sweet peppers as well as potatoes and…
Read articleFarmers constantly battle with the weeds, but weeds can have a useful purpose – they can be used as a soil indicators. Simply by observing the most prevalent weeds that are growing in a specific…
Read articleApples are more widely grown than any other fruit. Some apples are produced specifically for processing, but most of the apples, in average of 20 percent, that are grown for the fresh market are also…
Read articleLong vintage is coming to an end and weather conditions were kind to diligent vinegrowers, who fought successfully against the most important grapevine diseases – downey mildew, powdery mildew and…
Read articleSoil formation is the result of a complex network of biological, chemical, and physical processes. The role of soil microbes is of high interest since they are responsible for most biological…
Read articleWheat is the most common cereal available all over the world, originated in southwestern Asia. It’s one of the most wholesome food items and it ensures a diet rich in nutrients. Since wheat is a…
Read articleEvery day more and more farmers decide to manage their landscape as a complete ecosystem by using integrated or organic pest management. They use insects that kill other pest insects. Out of about a…
Read articleCorn is one of few crops that is not found in the wild. It’s a domesticated grass bred by natives in Central America, developed from a grass called teosinte. In 16th century Columbo brought it to…
Read articleUntil 2000, agriculture was the mainstay of employment around the world. Since then, the services sector has assumed this mantle and the gap between the two has widened. Although employment growth in…
Read articleThe practice of supplying crops in the field with fertilizers via the irrigation water is called fertigation. Fertigation – a modern agro-technique, provides an excellent opportunity to maximize…
Read articleBiodiversity plays an important role in the way ecosystems function and in the many services they provide, including nutrients and water cycling, soil formation and retention, resistance against…
Read articleAgricultural productivity nowadays may seem to have reached a stationary (maximum) point due to the global availability of fertilizers and pesticides which are used to improve crop yield. However,…
Read articleThere can be no life without it, it feeds us and we are responsible for it! Soil is formed from rocks that are decomposed slowly by sun, the wind and the rain, by animals and plants. But it is in…
Read articleBiointensive agriculture is an organicagriculturalsystem that focuses on achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land, while simultaneously increasing biodiversity and sustaining the…
Read articleIndustrial hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) is an annual broadleaf plant with a taproot and is capable of very rapid growth under ideal growing conditions. Hemp is one of the easiest plants to cultivate,…
Read articleOf all of the issues facing the planet, few seem more urgent than the global food shortage. Sufficient food – our single most vital need as living creatures – eludes the grasp of nearly 1 billion…
Read articleAgriculture is one of the most important areas of human activity worldwide. As the population rises there is a need to increase the agricultural production. Agricultural modernization due to…
Read articlePest and disease occurrence is one of the main causes of lower than expected yield. Damages can be huge, depending on the size of surface, scope of infection, and weather conditions. Weather…
Read articlePresent-day farm operations are becoming more and more business oriented. Farming is more than just producing crops, it requires farmers and landowners to address profitability, fertility,…
Read articleWe bring you another novelty regarding functionalities in AGRIVI Farm Management System. This time, we have updated our finances module. Up until now, our Finances module contained multiple features…
Read articleEven though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil quality can be improved by implementing good management strategies. Properly managed cover crops can…
Read articleFrost is the coating or deposit of ice that forms when outside surface temperatures past the dew point. It appears as fragile white crystals or frozen dew drops near the ground. Frost is most common…
Read articleAs world population and food production demands rise, keeping soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. Options are limited for bringing in new land suitable for high crop yield. It…
Read articleIn the face of changing weather driven by climate change and the increasing demand for food, Conservation Agriculture (CA) aims to achieve sustainable and profitable agriculture and improve farmers’…
Read articleWorkers are the most important part of any farm’s production. Whether they work on small family farms or get hired by big corporate farming operations, workers are those who perform all activities…
Read articleA global food industry is bound to have some waste, but how much of this waste is preventable? From farm to table, produce gets wasted in shocking amounts. Do your part by ensuring you don’t waste…
Read articleForests are one of the Earth’s greatest natural resources, a key to support life on Earth. There is a reason why we often figuratively speak of ‘the tree of life. Eight thousand years ago, half of…
Read articleWeather plays an important role in agricultural production. It has a profound influence on the growth, development, and yields of a crop, incidence of pests and diseases, water needs, fertilizer…
Read articleThe world’s climate is changing fast, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, no matter what measures are now taken. For agriculture, change will also be significant, as temperatures…
Read articleIn the past, the primary solution for food shortages has been to bring more land into agriculture. While crop productivity has been increased with innovation, the introduction of new varieties, and…
Read articleOn larger farms, where there are more workers, communication is extremely important. The goal of good farm management is that all workers are promptly informed about the situation and activities on…
Read articleAlthough global population growth slowed during the 1990s, the world’s population is continuing to increase by 80 million a year due to population momentum. Over the next 50 years, the world’s…
Read articleIn the agricultural industry, there are many strategies for managing farms of all sizes. The various strategies for managing a farm can be implemented through different types of agricultural software.
Read articleTechnology today is present in all parts of our lives, and it is widely available to everyone. The main forms of technology in industry, farming and household are communication and mobile technology.
Read articleOver the next several decades, the world faces a historic challenge and opportunity at the nexus of food security, economic development, and the environment. The world needs to be food secure, needs…
Read articleRunning a successful agribusiness is not easy. To achieve profitable and successful production, farmers have to be skilled in various aspects of farm management. In other words, they have to be…
Read articleDocuments are an important part of every agricultural production and it is very important for farmers to have them all in one place. Most farmers keep their documents like accounts, certificates,…
Read articleSUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE BY 2030 – IMPACT ON CLIMATEGlobal climate change influences all aspects of our daily lives, and it will for many years to come. The challenge for each individual is to not…
Read articleAGRIVI knowledge base is constantly updated with new crops. Besides fruits and vegetables for a continental and Mediterranean climate, we bring you three cultures grown in tropical and subtropical…
Read articleFinance management is an inevitable part of every production, and farming is no exception. Every farmer should be informed about his finances and farming productivity at any given moment. Tracking…
Read articlePlanning all activities before planting or sowing cultures is not easy and requires a lot of knowledge. But what if you want to start your production on the field were many years ago there was no…
Read articleIn an effort to provide an even better user experience to our customers and enable them to manage their farming more easily, we’ve designed a completely new AGRIVI look. Farm management is a core…
Read articleActinidia or kiwi (lat. Actinidia deliciosa ) is a fruit native to southern Asia, and in China has been known for over 2000 years as a medicinal fruit. Today it’s mostly grown in New Zealand, which…
Read articleVery often on trees and branches of woody fruit species, as well as other ornamental trees and shrubs, the lichens phenomenon is noticed. Lichens occur in almost all kinds of fruit trees, especially…
Read articleIf the weather suddenly turns cold, early-flowering and tender plants may need special protection to avoid damage by freezing temperatures. There are several ways to provide and manage winter…
Read articleWe have won the World Startup Competition that was held on Nov. 24-25 in Seoul, Korea as part of Startup Nations Summit 2014. We were selected as the best startup in strong competition of 46 teams…
Read articleQuince ( Cydonia oblonga Mill.) belongs to the family of Rosaceae and is a close relative of apples. The homeland is the forests of northern Iran, where it grows wild in the form of a bush or tree.…
Read articleThe chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a legume of the family Fabaceae. It is also known as gram, or Bengal gram, garbanzo, or garbanzo bean and sometimes known as Egyptian pea, ceci, cece…
Read articleAgriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to…
Read articleIf you are wondering what some farming term means, find it here. Agribusiness: Agriculture operated by business and involving all activities in the business of agricultural production. Agriculture:…
Read articleSt. Martin’s Day, also known as the Feast of St. Martin, Martinstag or Martinmas, the Feast of St. Martin of Tours or Martin le Miséricordieux, is a time for feasting celebrations. This is the time…
Read articleBy definition, a permanent crop is one produced from plants that last for many seasons, rather than being replanted after each harvest. Permanent crops are perennial trees, bushes, or vine crops like…
Read articleGarlic Allium sativum is a small allium vegetable, also called the stinking rose. Native to central Asia, garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and has been grown for over 5000…
Read articleChicory (Cichorium intybus) is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant with lavender, blue, or occasionally white flowers with a long white root. It’s popularly named succory, blue sailors,…
Read articleWith the introduction of green revolution technologies, modern agriculture is getting more and more dependent upon the steady supply of synthetic inputs. Intensive agriculture with the use of…
Read articleCorn harvest is slowly coming to an end. With this, deadlines for soil preparation for the autumn sowing of winter cereals or some other cultures are getting closer. Autumn sowing of cereals is…
Read articleFertilization is a complex problem in every farming, from conventional to organic. It takes a lot of knowledge and management to do it right. Before you start to fertilize, first you need to know…
Read articleApplication of fertilizers in autumn can be of great benefit to established landscape plantings. With proper use and management of selected fertilizers and application timing, improved cold hardiness…
Read articleIt’s early autumn, the ideal time for the next growing season. Farmers are preparing for the sowing of winter crops, like cereals, clovers, winter rapeseed, and others. While sowing of cereals has…
Read articlePlants require water, air, light, suitable temperature, and 16 nutrients to grow. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen plants absorb from air and water. The other 14 nutrients come from the growing…
Read articleTo ensure the quality of farming and preservation of your land, the right pressure in tires is crucial. Over-inflated pressure in tires results in yield loss, lower quality results, and excess…
Read articleIn a previous blog post, we wrote about the storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. But fruits and vegetables can be also stored in many other forms, such as canned, frozen, dried, or juiced. Modern…
Read articleStorage of fruits and vegetables is the final stage of post-harvest. It seeks to solve problems related to maturation, and satisfy the requirements for the seasonal nature of consumption. The need…
Read articleThis year the rain is giving headache to many of us. Not only because of failed plans for working outdoors, but also because of damages it inflicts on crops. Extremely changing weather, as frequent…
Read articleAfter the harvest of cereals or other major crops many farmers just leave the soil empty until the next sowing in the fall or even spring. Thus soils stay empty 3-5 months and that is not economical.
Read articleSummer is harvesting time for winter and spring crops. The amount and quality of yield are the result of agro-technical and agro-climatic characteristics of the production period. We can’t influence…
Read articleLiming is a traditional procedure in preparing soil for planting. It is the application of calcium- and magnesium-rich materials to soil in various forms, including marl, chalk, limestone, or…
Read articleWomen play a vital role in advancing agricultural development and food security. They participate in many aspects of rural life – in paid employment, trade and marketing, as well as many unpaid…
Read articleVegetable production was poorly represented, until recently, when slowly started to replace cereals, which are the most important food source for human consumption. Today vegetables cover 1.1% of the…
Read articleFarming, especially on larger areas, can not even be imagined without diverse and quality mechanization. Proper usage of modern mechanization is the key for achieving cost effective farming. Proper…
Read articleAs many say, harvest is the most demanding technological operation in orchard and the essence of a good farm management is to plan all activities before harvest and briefly monitor its progress.…
Read articleNot everyone can be a farmer. Simply knowing how to run a farm or even running a farm doesn’t necessarily make you a farmer either. You can dress like a farmer, act like a farmer, even sound like a…
Read articleWater extracted from potatoes could replace supplies from the tap and even provide drinking water in areas suffering from drought. About 75% of a potato is water, so there are a lot of natural…
Read articleIn this blog post we report about biofuel production. Today it’s production is rapidly expanding because it is renewable, environment safe and because of increase in oil prices. Here are positive and…
Read articleIn this blog post, we want to address the question of producing genetically modified food. Is producing GM food good for reducing risks in farm management and making it more sustainabile? But what…
Read articleMany people wonder how can technology help them in farm management. To solve this mistery, we have prepared 10 facts why technology is important part of farm management, with Agrivi as an example. 1.
Read articleGlobal food production must increase 70% by 2050 to meet our needs, since the population will rise to 10 billion. The infographic made by USAID shows which areas must rise and what must be improved…
Read articleIn the last blog post we announced a series of blog posts on importance of KPIs in the agriculture industry. To repeat, Key Performance Indicators help an organization define, track and reach its…
Read articleKey Performance Indicators (KPI) are measures used to evaluate success of organization or to evaluate the success of a particular activity in which it is engaged. Simplified, KPIs help an…
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