IPM continues to be the best method for pest and disease management that balances crop growth with healthy ecosystems Field scouting without recording field notes is like taking a picture with no film in the camera Digital tools can increase the practice of recording field notes Since the beginning of agriculture 10,000 years ago, […]
Where can you find the most crop diverse farms?
A greater diversity of crops on the farm is a healthy management practice that brings with it a multitude of benefits, including higher yields, reduced reliance on chemical pesticides for pest and weed control, and reduced reliance on fertilizers. A recent study by Kansas State University, South Dakota State University, and the United States Department […]
Top UK Agricultural Stakeholders Discuss How Open Data is Transforming the Industry
Note: This is part 1 of 2 of our series on open and public data in agriculture. This blog post was originally published on agfundernews.com. On Wednesday, December 2, England’s government took another step forward as a leader in agricultural innovation by hosting a joint event between its Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) […]