Climate change impact, coupled with the increasing population, is driving up the demand for food in the Middle East. Food producers in the Middle East are struggling to keep up the crop yields as weather events are hampering their cultivation efforts. Increasing the resistance of agriculture to the changing climate and increased climate variability has […]
Date palm cultivation in the Middle East was historically being carried out for the purpose of sustaining human life and as a tradition. Arab countries possess the maximum percentage of date palms cultivated around the world and are responsible for the largest global date production. The advent of agritech has bolstered their efforts as the […]
Contract farming or outgrower management ventures have been a critical differentiator in the advancement of modern agriculture. The significant progress of contract farming in recent years is indicative of the remarkable growth in the potential of smallholder farmers. Outgrower management companies are playing their part in revolutionising agriculture by upskilling farmers and providing them with […]
Plantation management is a highly convoluted agricultural practice. With widely spread agricultural fields and simultaneous operations across every plot, plantation management involves a plethora of intricacies. Agribusinesses can overcome these complexities by making smart additions or modifications to their plantation activities. Organising and operating end-to-end agricultural functions accurately can guarantee ramped up plantation management as […]
Agriculture satellite imagery is charting new and efficient pathways for agricultural growth. Satellite imagery in agriculture is turning out to be a valuable asset powering and optimising the day-to-day agricultural activities. It offers the opportunity to employ a data-driven approach and bring more precision into a number of agricultural activities. The use of satellite images […]
Agricultural research and development (R&D) is a crucial determinant of crop productivity and farming efficiency. With agricultural R&D, the rising severity of agricultural challenges, that is growing at an unprecedented pace can be addressed easily. Rising food production demand, climate change, deteriorating soil quality, etc are making the future for farming and food production seem […]
Climate-smart agriculture is the need of the hour. As climate change becomes more severe, India’s agricultural growth is being threatened with dry spells, heat waves, pest attacks, and erratic rainfall. The new realities set by these drastically varying weather conditions have highlighted the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. Climate-resilient farming practices can ensure that […]
Agritech in plantation management is becoming increasingly imperative. The rising food demand amid challenges of climate change, labour shortage, pest attacks, etc is compelling producers to employ tech-driven crop production methods. The use of agritech in plantation management is charting new pathways to bring precision into production practices and maximise crop yields. Internet of Things […]
According to the United Nations’ World Population Prospects 2022 report, the world’s population has crossed 8 billion. Producing food to nourish this population is a huge undertaking, which depends on billions of labour and enormous environmental and financial resources. Over the years, various methods and materials of industrialized agriculture and agricultural revolutions in many parts […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and farm analytics today are bringing about a radical transformation of agriculture through advanced approaches. Both these technologies are at the forefront of offering the tangible benefits of smart farming to agricultural stakeholders. Farm analytics and AI-driven farming possess tremendous potential to turn smallholders into successful producers. By digitalising and optimising a […]
