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Articles from our team on soil, water, pests, date palms, crops and gardens. Search them, or open a topic.
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16 min read
Biofertilizers are materials that contain microorganisms, which help plants and trees grow better by providing essential nutrients. They are made up of living things like mycorrhizal fungi, blue-green algae, and bacteria. Mycorrhizal fungi take minerals from organic material and give them to the plant, while cyanobacteria have the ability to fix nitrogen. Nitrogen fixation is
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10 min read
The old way of farming uses resources inefficiently and produces unpredictable crop amounts each year, making it hard to address the problems modern agriculture is facing. Farm automation offers a better solution. Using robots, sensors, and AI, farming can work more efficiently, manage resources better, and increase productivity, tackling the biggest challenges in agriculture today.
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14 min read
Many forms of urban farming occur throughout cities. Different types of crops and farming practices may apply at different times in different locations because of the cultural, social, political, and economic backgrounds of the people living in cities. Urban farming practices differ in many ways from that of a family farmer working on an agricultural
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21 min read
Precision agriculture uses information and technology to help farmers make smart decisions based on accurate data and tools. The main aim of precision farming is to find the best type and amount of inputs needed for farming. It also helps decide where and when to apply these inputs to boost farm profits and keep the
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24 min read
Soil Texture: All You Need To Know Soil texture is a fundamental property of soil that greatly influences agricultural success, especially in arid regions like the Gulf. It refers to the relative proportions of different-sized mineral particles in soil – namely sand, silt, and clay. Gardeners and farmers in the Gulf region often encounter challenges
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7 min read
Understanding Root Exudates and Their Role in Soil Health and Plant Growth Healthy plants don’t grow in isolation – they form partnerships with the soil. One of the most fascinating ways plants interact with their environment is through root exudates. Root exudates are a mixture of organic compounds that plant roots release into the surrounding
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7 min read
Crops Suitable for Silt Soil and How to Improve Its Fertility Silt soil is one of the most fertile soil types, prized by farmers for its balanced water retention and nutrient availability. It consists of medium-sized particles that fall between sand and clay, giving it a smooth, floury texture when dry and a slippery feel
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39 min read
Citrus Greening Disease (HLB): Symptoms, Impact, Prevention & Management in the Gulf Region Citrus greening disease – also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or “yellow dragon disease” – is one of the most devastating diseases to affect citrus trees . This bacterial infection, spread by tiny insect pests, causes infected trees to decline and die within
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9 min read
IoT in Agriculture: Smart Farming in the Gulf Region The Internet of Things (IoT) has permeated nearly every aspect of modern life – from health and home automation to smart cities and industry. It’s only natural that this wave of connectivity and automation would extend to agriculture. Smart farming, powered by IoT technology, is transforming
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6 min read
Plantation Farming in the Gulf Region: A Comprehensive Guide Plantation farming involves the large-scale commercial cultivation of specific crops, often focusing on a single high-value commodity over extensive land areas. Historically associated with tropical cash crops like rubber or tea, plantation agriculture seeks to maximize yields and profits through intensive inputs and mechanization. In the
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7 min read
Understanding Soil Leaching and Crop Nutrition in the UAE and Gulf Region With local agriculture on the rise – including advanced greenhouses, vertical farms, and organic methods – understanding soil leaching has never been more important in the UAE. Desert farms and date orchards must maximize yields on minimal water and fertilizer. By optimizing nutrient
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8 min read
Soil Formation: Processes, Factors, and Their Ecological Importance Soil formation is a fundamental natural process that results in the creation of the soils under our feet. Interestingly, the formation of soils varies significantly across different regions – it can even differ within the same backyard. This diversity is attributed to the unique conditions that contribute
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