We spend almost $60 billion per year on pesticides per year. On a grower level, this comes out to 5% to 20% of operating expenses, with specialty crops (fruits and vegetables) bearing the higher cost. Yet, we still see 20% to 40% crop loss per year across the world. And this isn’t just a third-world […]
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) […]
Challenges in utilizing open and public data in an AgTech startup
Note: This is part 2 of 2 of our series on open and public data in agriculture. Part 1 focused on other stakeholders’ thoughts on the subject and was originally published on agfundernews.com. As with many industries, the potential of open and public data in agriculture is mouthwatering. Promises of higher yields for the farmer, […]