An Albanian agricultural development expert shares his thoughts on precision agriculture

We met Aurel Grabocka in 2020 when he expressed interest in Agrio and got inspired by his enthusiasm for making agriculture better. We had wonderful conversations with him in which we learned about the agriculture scene in Albania and his ideas on how to improve it. We invited him to share his experience with precision […]

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Protecting cannabis plants with the help of beneficial insects

Beneficial insects are a natural and safe form of pest control. They are a great alternative to pesticides and they are not harmful to the environment. The use of beneficial insects is becoming more popular in the face of pesticide resistance and growing public concern about the risks associated with chemical pest control. A number […]

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Satellites with red-edge sensors help to detect plant stress early

In the effort to grow better food farmers and crop advisors want to have a better understanding of the condition of their crops in real-time. Such information can allow them to detect plant stress early before damages are becoming substantial. Remote sensing is a new revolutionary approach that can help to accomplish that. It is […]

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Monitoramento remoto de plantações de milho em fases reprodutivas críticas

O pendoamento é a fase reprodutiva do milho em que os pendões, localizados no topo da planta, produzem pólen. A fase de pendoamento é importante tanto para o rendimento quanto para a qualidade do milho, sendo necessário tomar cuidados extra para que as plantas estejam em condições ótimas nesta fase. Apesar do tamanho potencial da […]

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Integrated pest management in stone fruit trees in early spring

Integrated pest management is a strategy that farmers can use to combat pests and diseases in their crops. This strategy has been used for many years and is still an effective way to manage pests. In the early 1990s, integrated pest management (IPM) was first introduced in stone fruit trees. It has been used ever […]

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Integrated pest management in apple orchards in early spring

Pests are one of the biggest threats to apple orchards because they can cause a lot of damage in a short period of time. As such, it is important that farmers keep an eye out for any pests so they can take preventative measures before it becomes too late. In order to maintain the health […]

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O que todo produtor agrícola precisa saber sobre como as condições ambientais afetam o uso de agrotóxicos

A importância do estado do tempo na pulverização de agrotóxicos A janela temporal para controle de pragas e doenças das plantas, já de si limitada, pode ser ainda mais abreviada por condições ambientais desfavoráveis. Assim, o produtor precisa ser capaz de proceder a sua identificação e planejar em conformidade. O estado do tempo tem um […]

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Uma ferramenta de colaboração para maior precisão na proteção das plantas

Introduzimos um novo conjunto de recursos para ajudar as equipes a melhor gerenciar a proteção das plantas em seus campos. Produtores e consultores de culturas poderão agora colaborar e comunicar muito mais entre si. Produtores e consultores de culturas têm como objetivo comum maximizar o rendimento das culturas. Por esse motivo, precisam trabalhar juntos para […]

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Growing degree days and pest management optimization

With integrated pest management (IPM), monitoring crops and correctly identifying pests demands well-trained experts. The decision to choose one treatment over another is based on a set of factors that include the pest’s identity, the size of the pest population, the pest maturity stage, and the environment. If treatment is to be applied, it should […]

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Hyperlocal weather forecast for better farming

From sowing to harvest, the weather is one of the key factors for a successful yield. A hyperlocal weather forecast is an essential tool for growers who want to ensure healthy and productive crops.  Weather conditions affect crops from seed to fruit and should influence the decisions growers make in the field to maximize quality […]

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