Certification initiative launched in Argentina: Bayer encourages Argentine farmers to a sustainable soybean productionOct. 2, 2018

Bayer is committed to further promoting sustainability in agriculture. In September, Bayer Argentina launched the “Certification Training f...

Argentina: Record harvest of 140 M tons is expected in the 2018/19 seasonOct. 1, 2018

The agricultural harvest of the 2018/19 season would reach 140 million tons, with a new historical record, as a result of the strong advance...

Bayer: How Digital Tools Are Improving Farmers’ LivesOct. 1, 2018

From small farms to large-scale operations, digital tools are transforming agriculture and improving the way millions of farmers around the ...

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Bayer partners with Genedata to digitalize Crop Science Research and DevelopmentSep. 28, 2018

Bayer and Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for life science research and development, recently announced the exte...

The future of farming: robots, bees and plant jacuzzisSep. 28, 2018

Food production needs to increase by 70 per cent to feed the nine billion population projected for 2050. Fortunately, the industry is benefi...

India Andhra Pradesh’s push for zero budget natural farming inspires othersSep. 28, 2018

Use of chemical pesticides in India, including those that are banned in other countries, has been a matter of concern and a raging topic of ...

NMSU researcher uses multispectral camera during drone flight to detect plant stressSep. 27, 2018

Integrated pest management researchers at New Mexico State University are adapting the concept by using specialized cameras on drones to loc...

The Politics of Channel ManagementSep. 26, 2018

Many years ago, there used to be a notorious gang of clothing store thieves in the United States. Their modus operandi was simple, but elega...

The Agriculture of India’s TomorrowSep. 26, 2018

We don’t have a crystal ball to gaze into the future, so it is hard to accurately predict how the Agriculture of India’s tomorrow could lo...

High yield modern farming better for the environment, says Nature studySep. 26, 2018

A new study in Nature Sustainability reports that "Extensive field data suggest that impacts on wild populations would be greatly reduced th...

IBM to launch Watson Decision Platform for AgricultureSep. 26, 2018

When you think about artificial intelligence (AI), you probably don't imagine using it for a farm. But you should: this week, IBM is bringin...

Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN debuts first-of-its-kind digital platform to support farmer-led stewardshipSep. 25, 2018

Sept. 24, Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN announced its plan to roll out the Truterra™ Insights Engine, an interactive on-farm digital platform that w...

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A new generation of farming: South Mountain MicroFARM increases lettuce yield by 60% and microgreens yield by 10%Sep. 25, 2018

South Mountain MicroFARM is a 100% LED-lit, aquaponic leafy greens cultivator in Maryland. The 7,500 square foot greenhouse is situated on t...

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Mobile Commerce Agriculture Startup, Tulaa, receives $627,000 in Seed FundingSep. 24, 2018

Tulaa, a mobile commerce platform that allows farmers to save and borrow, earlier this month, received $627,000 in seed funding, according t...

CNH Industrial and AgDNA partner to release Farm Management SoftwareSep. 24, 2018

AgDNA and CNH Industrial announced a new partnership to deliver ClearVUTM, a next generation Farm Management Software (FMS) platform for Cas...

Aker aerial imagery trials showing ROI from corn and soybean fungicideSep. 24, 2018

This season, third-party trials conducted by growers and in collaboration with Aker are tracking plant health and yield results for Delaro®...