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Temperature sensor 6

8 min read

The Role of Temperature Sensor in Farming

Many historians believe that the agricultural revolution was the most significant event in human history. It allowed settlers to produce a sustainable amount of food effectively. However, with the rise in worldwide population, farming operations have become increasingly complex, vast, and optimized. Technological revolutions make farming operations more productive than ever, harvesting more crops per

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growing microgreens

7 min read

Growing Microgreens- The Essential Way

Microgreens will add robust vegetable and major herb flavors to your plate. These are really what brings such greens and color to your plate. However they are not easy to buy. Growing microgreens is your best option. You will be able to bring a major spread of flavors and colors to your dishes when you

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Humidity in Dubai 3

9 min read

Humidity in Dubai: How It Affects Farming

Everything in an environment affects the growth of a plant, from how it thrives, to how it reproduces. When you plan to grow plants indoors, especially in UAE, climate control is essential to maximize the photosynthetic process. You must ensure plant transpiration by maintaining optimal relative humidity levels in a greenhouse and other growing environments.

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Smart monitoring system 1

8 min read

Smart Monitoring System: Used in Farming

Smart agriculture system stand out when you consider all the IoT-enabled solutions. Agriculture boasts of the most dynamic rates of IoT adoption. Agriculture as an industry has no other option but to embrace innovations, as, by 2050, it is estimated that the global population will cross 10 billion. In such a scenario, you cannot overlook

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bees and the ecosystem

7 min read

Bees and the Ecosystem

You must have heard it from somewhere but bees and the ecosystem go hand in hand. This is because the former is completely dependent on it. Bees overall are actually really important and vital to our ecosystem. It is especially true when we are talking of and looking at ways in which we are consuming

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Dark spot 4

8 min read

Black Spot on Leaves – Causes and Treatment

Plants can help transform the dreary corners of your office and home into something cheerful and bright. You may be giving your plants lots of attention, but are you still having issues with plant health and appearance? One of the most common problems you may notice is black spots on the leaves of your plants.

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pests in rain

7 min read

Pests in Rain: What Comes in Summer?

The scorching summer heat can be unbearable for many. There are days when you would love to enjoy the clear, blue skies and the wide open spaces. However usually you wish to get rain every now and then. But then pests in rain becomes common too. Yes, along with those roaring thunderstorms, and heavy rain,

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8 min read

Rabi Crops: How To Grow

All the crops have specific requirements, and they require suitable climatic conditions to grow and yield a good harvest. Based on the different climatic conditions, the crops are classified into the Kharif and Rabi crops. Rabi and Kharif are the two distinct cropping patterns prevalent in many countries. They are dependent upon the Monsoon, thus

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what are brown tips on leaves

7 min read

Brown Tips on Leaves: Why and How to Solve It

Any one who wants a nice ambience, would want to have really good houseplants around as well. These are amazing. They brighten the room. As well as purify the air. But have you ever seen brown tips on leaves of these plants? That’s why you should be looking at ways in which houseplants bring such

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powdery mildew

9 min read

Powdery Mildew: Prevention and Control

Do you know that Powdery Mildew can affect your plants and is the most common fungal infection in plants? Powdery Mildew is a fungi of the phylum Ascomycota of Kingdon Fungi. Moreover, this disease is common, widespread, and easily recognizable. It is important to note that infection by fungi is due to high humidity not

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7 min read

Best Stress Relieving Plants: Get Yours

When it comes to having a soothing environment, a person would just about get into anything that is allowing you to feel really good about your surroundings. So it really helps when you have some of the best stress relieving plants in your garden too. It is true. In this hustle and bustle of a

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what are partial sunlight patterns

8 min read

Partial Sunlight Patterns

When you wish to dabble into some gardening, there are quite a few things to consider. It really matters how much sun and shade are you getting. Hence it is essential that a gardener understands what it means to have partial sunlight patterns. While we have some great indoor plants choices, there are also outdoor

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