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Livestock monitoring 11

The global agricultural community is under immense pressure to expand agriculture production to produce enough food for the world population. Livestock monitoring in agriculture holds tremendous importance for the livelihood of the farmers.  Concerns related to land and water resources, coupled with climate changes, add to farmers’ struggle to manage livestock and crops. Reducing wastage […]

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irrigation system

All living creatures require water and so do plants. Plants get their water supply from an irrigation system. Irrigation is watering crops by means of an external source such as sprinklers and pipes rather than only depending on rainwater. Therefore, irrigation is a mostly man-made way of providing water to plants and crops. Though, it […]

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Hydroponics 11

For centuries, traditional farming techniques have not changed much. No doubt that there have been advancements in the form of genetic engineering of seeds, irrigation techniques and the development of commercial farming tools. Our farmers still sow seeds into the soil, till the fields, apply water and sun, and wait for the harvest season. Today, […]

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Smart agriculture 11

The world population is estimated to reach 8.5 billion by 2030. The rapid growth in the world population has led to an exponential increase in food consumption globally. This has thrown a challenge of rapid escalation in food production to cater to this growing demand.  One of the oldest industries, agriculture, has evolved so far […]

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Remote sensing 11

Agriculture is the backbone of any economy in the world. Producing food of sufficient quantity and quality is essential for the well-being of its population. Agricultural plants require water and nutrients in order to grow and are sensitive to extreme weather phenomena, diseases and pests. In such a scenario, remote sensing  (RS) can provide important […]

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Multipurpose crops 11

The demand for food and shelter is ever increasing with the growth of the world population. This is threatening environmental sustainability and expanding the gap between resources available and the ability to meet human needs. This is where multipurpose crops are playing a key role in supporting an overall farm system. Multipurpose crops are successfully […]

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the science behind crop diversification

When it comes to sustainable farming and well-being, it is essential that farmers adapt the need for crop diversification and focus on organic matter. This is because in today’s day and age, growing crops in a variety defines livelihood. You cannot ensure growth and sustainability on just one crop type so you need to emphasize […]

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GIS in agriculture 11

GIS stands for Geographic Information System. GIS is any digital data that contains location-based information. This location information in the GIS industry is termed as ‘spatial data’. It can be an address or the coordinates of a place (latitude and longitude). It can also be a complex three-dimensional geometry. Geographic Information System GIS technology has […]

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