Genetic marker for late blight expedites breeding from 10 to 5 years
With genetic markers, it becomes easier for breeders to develop resilient, high-yielding potatoes with the key traits—taste, texture, cooking time—sought ...
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How digitization is moving Indian agriculture in the wake of COVID-19
Many Indian agri-tech start-ups like SatSure, CropIn, Niruthi, AgRisk, and government programs help in sowing and crop monitoring
Next generation – retired farmer shares top concerns
We need to bridge the gap between the next generation of landowners and producers. Meet Glen Moeller, an Iowa farmer ...
Salinization causes 1,166 euros in damage per hectare of potatoes
Salinisation of the soil results in a loss of 1,166 euros per hectare during the cultivation of potatoes in the ...
Reducing tillage but not quality
A farmer in Manitoba, who experimented with direct seeding and minimal tillage in a potato field, harvested a crop statistically ...
Rinse-limiting measures for ridge crops are now mandatory
From this year onwards, arable farmers will have to take runoff-limiting measures for ridge crops on clay or loess plots ...
New Russian agricultural robot is on track to field trials
“Siberian Tiger” is designed to monitor crops and soil conditions, using a set of cameras and sensors. Siberian Tiger, a ...
