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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Monitoreo remoto de los campos de maíz durante las etapas cruciales de la reproducción

La fase de floracion del maíz es la etapa reproductiva del maíz en la que las espigas, situadas en la parte superior de la planta, producen polen. La fase de floracion  es importante tanto para el rendimiento como para la calidad del maíz, por lo que se debe prestar una atención especial hacia que las […]

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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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Lo que Todo Agricultor debe Saber sobre las Consideraciones Meteorológicas relativas a los Pesticidas

La importancia del clima en la aplicación de pesticidas El tiempo para controlar las plagas y enfermedades de las plantas es limitado. Como la oportunidad de tiempo puede ser aún más corta debido a un mal clima, como resultado, los aplicadores tienen que ser capaces de identificar y planificar. El clima desempeña un papel muy […]

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Herramienta de Colaboración para la Protección Eficaz de las Plantas

Presentamos un nuevo conjunto de funciones para ayudarles a los equipos a gestionar la protección de las plantas en sus campos. Los agricultores y los asesores de cultivos ahora podrán aumentar su colaboración y comunicación entre ellos. Los agricultores y los asesores de cultivos comparten el objetivo de maximizar el rendimiento de las cosechas. Tienen […]

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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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Pronóstico del tiempo hiperlocal para mejorar la agricultura

Desde la siembra hasta la cosecha, el clima es uno de los factores clave para obtener un buen rendimiento. El pronóstico del tiempo es una herramienta fundamental para los agricultores que quieren asegurar cosechas sanas y productivas. Las condiciones climáticas afectan a los cultivos desde la semilla hasta el fruto y deberían influir en las […]

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