The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO)
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
Agile Agriculture Technologies at Open Coffee Athens LXXXIXOpen Coffee Greece
The document discusses the need to increase global food production by 70% by 2050 to support a growing population of 9.1 billion people. It proposes using precision fertilization technologies like real-time sensors on drones, planes and satellites to increase crop yields by 10%, quality by 15%, and reduce fertilizer usage by 5% based on two years of trials on 200 hectares of land. The company discussed has validated the value of its precision fertilization platform through pilots in 2017 and is now raising funds for further development with an MVP ready and interest from 10 pilot farmers and 30K in grants secured to date.
Entrepreneurs active in the agricultural sector spend more and more of their time registering and publishing all kinds of data, as the government, certification bodies, banks, clients, the retail sector and consumers all want to have more insight into how safe and sustainable their food is.
The majority of this agriculture-related data is still paper-based, spread over different systems and difficult to exchange between the people who want to access it. This is why digitising agricultural business data is an important item on the agenda. With FarmDigital, we can respond to these developments.
FarmDigital is an action research programme which is currently working towards a situation in which data only needs to be entered once and can be shared easily. It aims to achieve this goal by standardising data and developing and implementing an independent, digital platform for people to use.
The document discusses the Institute for Agricultural Research on Climate Change at UAS Dharwad. It notes that UAS Dharwad was the first institute in India to disseminate real-time short range weather forecasts to farmers via bulk messaging since 2009. Currently 10,000 farmers receive these messages regularly. It also states that India's first "High CO2 with elevated canopy temperature in open top chamber facility" was established at UAS Dharwad on September 18, 2013 under the RKVY Project "Institute for Agricultural Research on Climate Change".
- Labour scarcity in Indian agriculture is disrupting farm labour and food grain harvesting presents an opportunity for mechanization.
- Oxen Farm Solutions focuses on providing fully mechanized harvesting services using combine harvesters to reduce farmer costs and labour needs.
- By creating a technology platform, Oxen aims to optimize route planning and resource allocation to expand harvesting services across states.
Pegasus Agritech plans 20,000 square meter hydroponic farming facility in KSAPegasus Agritech
Middle East's hydroponics farming major, Pegasus Agritech recently revealed its expansion plans. The company announced its plans to build a 20,000 square meter hydroponic farming facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the near future. The facility will be the first of its kind in the country.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO)
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
Agile Agriculture Technologies at Open Coffee Athens LXXXIXOpen Coffee Greece
The document discusses the need to increase global food production by 70% by 2050 to support a growing population of 9.1 billion people. It proposes using precision fertilization technologies like real-time sensors on drones, planes and satellites to increase crop yields by 10%, quality by 15%, and reduce fertilizer usage by 5% based on two years of trials on 200 hectares of land. The company discussed has validated the value of its precision fertilization platform through pilots in 2017 and is now raising funds for further development with an MVP ready and interest from 10 pilot farmers and 30K in grants secured to date.
Entrepreneurs active in the agricultural sector spend more and more of their time registering and publishing all kinds of data, as the government, certification bodies, banks, clients, the retail sector and consumers all want to have more insight into how safe and sustainable their food is.
The majority of this agriculture-related data is still paper-based, spread over different systems and difficult to exchange between the people who want to access it. This is why digitising agricultural business data is an important item on the agenda. With FarmDigital, we can respond to these developments.
FarmDigital is an action research programme which is currently working towards a situation in which data only needs to be entered once and can be shared easily. It aims to achieve this goal by standardising data and developing and implementing an independent, digital platform for people to use.
The document discusses the Institute for Agricultural Research on Climate Change at UAS Dharwad. It notes that UAS Dharwad was the first institute in India to disseminate real-time short range weather forecasts to farmers via bulk messaging since 2009. Currently 10,000 farmers receive these messages regularly. It also states that India's first "High CO2 with elevated canopy temperature in open top chamber facility" was established at UAS Dharwad on September 18, 2013 under the RKVY Project "Institute for Agricultural Research on Climate Change".
- Labour scarcity in Indian agriculture is disrupting farm labour and food grain harvesting presents an opportunity for mechanization.
- Oxen Farm Solutions focuses on providing fully mechanized harvesting services using combine harvesters to reduce farmer costs and labour needs.
- By creating a technology platform, Oxen aims to optimize route planning and resource allocation to expand harvesting services across states.
Pegasus Agritech plans 20,000 square meter hydroponic farming facility in KSAPegasus Agritech
Middle East's hydroponics farming major, Pegasus Agritech recently revealed its expansion plans. The company announced its plans to build a 20,000 square meter hydroponic farming facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the near future. The facility will be the first of its kind in the country.
PS Nutraceuticals aims to ensure food security and public health through its smart farms initiative. Investors can purchase units to fund the setup of aeroponic farms growing yams or Irish potatoes. The farms are managed by PS Nutraceuticals and are expected to generate high returns within 1 year. Initial farms will be established in Nigeria with the goal of expanding trade both within Africa and globally. The initiative aims to boost agricultural efficiency, yields, and food availability through innovative farming technologies.
AGRI MECH is one of the most reputed magazines of the Agriculture Machinery world.
This magazine will be serving among the top manufacturers, dealers,
AGRI MECH is one of the best advertising solutions in targeting all aspects and markets of agriculture when looking for any type of services or farm equipment for sale.
For more details, please contact:
Raji Naqvi
Advertisement Manager
AGRI MECH
+91 80534 35051
rkmedcom@gmail.com
The document introduces the Agri-Cycle project which aims to provide low-cost agricultural technology to subsistence farmers in India. It summarizes the team members and their mission to increase agricultural output. The prototype solution involves a motorcycle with interchangeable plow and seeding attachments. It is presented as being more affordable, versatile and productive than traditional farming methods or more expensive tractor alternatives.
FIRA 2018 - Marc Vanacht - AG Business ConsultantsFIRA
This document provides an overview of robots used in crop agriculture. It lists over 50 different robot projects from around the world, organized by type, size, developer/funder, and stage of development. The document notes that robots solve diverse problems, come in many sizes and forms, and are at various stages from prototypes to commercial products. Funding comes from a variety of sources including governments, universities, venture capital and corporations. In conclusion, the landscape of agricultural robots is constantly evolving and this presentation is already outdated.
Kisan Mitra - Transitioning farmer in to a Smart FarmerSai Sharan Beepeta
Kisan Mitra is a service that uses drones, sensors and technology to help transition farmers into smart farming. It surveys large farmlands from the air and inspects individual small farms. This allows them to 1) predict and detect crop diseases, 2) monitor crop cycles efficiently, 3) regularly monitor soil fertility, and 4) assist from sowing to reaping. Kisan Mitra offers a one stop solution for smart farming that can increase yields and productivity while reducing uncertainty through technological support.
CAA approved drone pilots are playing an increasingly important role in worldwide agriculture. Against a backdrop of a growing world population, faced with the challenge of sustaining food production with dwindling resources, drones can offer a reasonably priced precision farming solution.
Smart Farming is a development that emphasizes the use of information and communication technology in the
cyber-physical farm management cycle. New technologies such as the Internet of Things and Cloud Computing
are expected to leverage this development and introduce more robots and artificial intelligence in farming.
This is encompassed by the phenomenon of Big Data, massive volumes of data with a wide variety that can be
captured, analysed and used for decision-making. This review aims to gain insight into the state-of-the-art of
Big Data applications in Smart Farming and identify the related socio-economic challenges to be addressed. Following
a structured approach, a conceptual framework for analysiswas developed that can also be used for future
studies on this topic. The review shows that the scope of Big Data applications in Smart Farming goes beyond
primary production; it is influencing the entire food supply chain. Big data are being used to provide predictive
insights in farming operations, drive real-time operational decisions, and redesign business processes for
game-changing business models. Several authors therefore suggest that Big Data will cause major shifts in
roles and power relationsamong different players in current food supply chain networks. The landscape of stakeholders
exhibits an interesting gamebetween powerful tech companies, venture capitalists and often small startups
and new entrants. At the same time there are several public institutions that publish open data, under the
condition that the privacy of persons must be guaranteed. The future of Smart Farming may unravel in a continuum
of two extreme scenarios: 1) closed, proprietary systems in which the farmer is part of a highly integrated
food supply chain or 2) open, collaborative systems inwhich the farmer and every other stakeholder in the chain
network is flexible in choosing business partners as well for the technology as for the food production side. The
further development of data and application infrastructures (platforms and standards) and their institutional
embedment will play a crucial role in the battle between these scenarios. From a socio-economic perspective,
the authors propose to give research priority to organizational issues concerning governance issues and suitable
business models for data sharing in different supply chain scenarios.
This document discusses using crickets as a sustainable and affordable alternative protein source. It notes that the global population is increasing while agricultural land and protein sources face shortages. Crickets require less land and resources than traditional livestock to produce the same amount of protein. The company, CricketOne, breeds crickets using IoT technology and processes them into meal, protein bars and other products. While the alternative protein market is currently small, it is growing as awareness of sustainability and health increases. CricketOne aims to be a sustainable and affordable provider in this emerging market.
101 ways to make precision agriculture work in Qld vegetables Sarah Limpus, I...Amanda Woods
This document summarizes precision agriculture projects conducted on vegetable farms in Queensland, Australia. Commercial demonstration sites used yield monitors, proximal sensors, electromagnetic induction mapping and soil sampling to identify spatial variability in fields. Management zones were delineated and variable rate applications of lime, fertilizer and gypsum were used to treat soil variability, improving yields and saving on input costs. Challenges included optimizing yield monitors and data management. Future areas of focus include improving data analysis capabilities and implementing traceability systems.
GAIN cultivates innovation and promotes capital formation for agtech by facilitating strategic partnerships, meetings and networking forums. It provides exclusive resources to members and tracks major trends driving future investments in agriculture, including increasing global population and food demand, decreasing available farmland, and weather variability reducing yields. The document outlines challenges and opportunities in animal health and food production, including new technologies, products, and market changes presenting opportunities for innovators. It encourages joining GAIN to access resources and networking supporting agtech investment and innovation.
Build Your Business Model with Core Values by Darren FryeFCS Financial
Core values are critical for farm operations as they provide the foundation for the vision, mission, and objectives of the farm. When determining core values for a farm, it is important to consider where the farm currently stands and where the owner wants it to go by developing a written business plan. The core values then guide decisions and help the farm stay on course to achieving its vision and mission.
Finally, a Social Media Plan that Works - presented to the Texas Apartment As...Lisa Trosien
Lisa Trosien presented on the importance of having a social media plan for apartment communities. She showed that today's renters heavily rely on online sources like apartment listing websites and community websites when searching for apartments. Reviews and recommendations also strongly influence renters' decisions. The document outlined strategies for apartment communities to engage renters through social media by having a responsive mobile website, posting engaging content, responding to comments to build trust, and encouraging existing residents to post positive reviews. The goal is to shape the online conversation about the community through thoughtful social media presence and influence.
The POMO Creative Story - things you didn't know Lisa Harrison
Every so often, we get the chance to share our story. We are proud of where POMO has come from and very excited about where we are headed. Please take the time to have a look at this presentation and tell us what you think.
The document describes a comprehensive online risk management tool called GrainBridge. It allows farmers to create production plans for crops and livestock, establish break-even and profit targets, track finances and market positions, and test scenarios to understand their risk exposure. Key features include creating profiles for crops and livestock, calculating targets, managing expenses and revenues, and stress testing the business with different price and yield assumptions. The tool aims to provide users valid data to manage risk and make intelligent decisions for their operation.
5 steps boost your career with social mediaLisa Harrison
Social media has been called many things and has famously ended many careers. But when used strategically, social media is an unstoppable channel through which to create new and unexpected personal and career opportunities.
How? Find out at our June Lunch n’ Learn event with Lisa Harrison, an engagement and online media expert. Lisa lives and breathes social media, making her the ideal speaker to keep you updated on the ever-changing world of social media and how you can make it work for you.
Lisa Harrison is a leading blogger, speaker, trainer and consultant on all things social media. She heads up the digital arm of POMO, a creative agency in Queensland, and has written and developed an innovative course called Social Media Mastery.
The document discusses several key issues facing agriculture including high and rising feed prices, upcoming farm bill decisions, budget cuts, and trade policy changes under the Obama administration. It then provides an overview of various megatrends and issues impacting agriculture such as weather volatility, globalization, and population growth. Finally, it notes the market and policy volatility ahead requires risk management and outlines activities on timelines.
Building a Farm Business Team: Plans for Success, Pitfalls to AvoidFCS Financial
This document discusses the importance of developing job descriptions and an effective onboarding process for new employees on a farm. It emphasizes that taking the time to properly analyze jobs, write descriptions, and plan orientation programs can help reduce turnover and increase productivity. Specifically, implementing job descriptions guides hiring and training, while onboarding that makes employees feel welcome and informed in the first six months can determine whether they stay or go.
PS Nutraceuticals aims to ensure food security and public health through its smart farms initiative. Investors can purchase units to fund the setup of aeroponic farms growing yams or Irish potatoes. The farms are managed by PS Nutraceuticals and are expected to generate high returns within 1 year. Initial farms will be established in Nigeria with the goal of expanding trade both within Africa and globally. The initiative aims to boost agricultural efficiency, yields, and food availability through innovative farming technologies.
AGRI MECH is one of the most reputed magazines of the Agriculture Machinery world.
This magazine will be serving among the top manufacturers, dealers,
AGRI MECH is one of the best advertising solutions in targeting all aspects and markets of agriculture when looking for any type of services or farm equipment for sale.
For more details, please contact:
Raji Naqvi
Advertisement Manager
AGRI MECH
+91 80534 35051
rkmedcom@gmail.com
The document introduces the Agri-Cycle project which aims to provide low-cost agricultural technology to subsistence farmers in India. It summarizes the team members and their mission to increase agricultural output. The prototype solution involves a motorcycle with interchangeable plow and seeding attachments. It is presented as being more affordable, versatile and productive than traditional farming methods or more expensive tractor alternatives.
FIRA 2018 - Marc Vanacht - AG Business ConsultantsFIRA
This document provides an overview of robots used in crop agriculture. It lists over 50 different robot projects from around the world, organized by type, size, developer/funder, and stage of development. The document notes that robots solve diverse problems, come in many sizes and forms, and are at various stages from prototypes to commercial products. Funding comes from a variety of sources including governments, universities, venture capital and corporations. In conclusion, the landscape of agricultural robots is constantly evolving and this presentation is already outdated.
Kisan Mitra - Transitioning farmer in to a Smart FarmerSai Sharan Beepeta
Kisan Mitra is a service that uses drones, sensors and technology to help transition farmers into smart farming. It surveys large farmlands from the air and inspects individual small farms. This allows them to 1) predict and detect crop diseases, 2) monitor crop cycles efficiently, 3) regularly monitor soil fertility, and 4) assist from sowing to reaping. Kisan Mitra offers a one stop solution for smart farming that can increase yields and productivity while reducing uncertainty through technological support.
CAA approved drone pilots are playing an increasingly important role in worldwide agriculture. Against a backdrop of a growing world population, faced with the challenge of sustaining food production with dwindling resources, drones can offer a reasonably priced precision farming solution.
Smart Farming is a development that emphasizes the use of information and communication technology in the
cyber-physical farm management cycle. New technologies such as the Internet of Things and Cloud Computing
are expected to leverage this development and introduce more robots and artificial intelligence in farming.
This is encompassed by the phenomenon of Big Data, massive volumes of data with a wide variety that can be
captured, analysed and used for decision-making. This review aims to gain insight into the state-of-the-art of
Big Data applications in Smart Farming and identify the related socio-economic challenges to be addressed. Following
a structured approach, a conceptual framework for analysiswas developed that can also be used for future
studies on this topic. The review shows that the scope of Big Data applications in Smart Farming goes beyond
primary production; it is influencing the entire food supply chain. Big data are being used to provide predictive
insights in farming operations, drive real-time operational decisions, and redesign business processes for
game-changing business models. Several authors therefore suggest that Big Data will cause major shifts in
roles and power relationsamong different players in current food supply chain networks. The landscape of stakeholders
exhibits an interesting gamebetween powerful tech companies, venture capitalists and often small startups
and new entrants. At the same time there are several public institutions that publish open data, under the
condition that the privacy of persons must be guaranteed. The future of Smart Farming may unravel in a continuum
of two extreme scenarios: 1) closed, proprietary systems in which the farmer is part of a highly integrated
food supply chain or 2) open, collaborative systems inwhich the farmer and every other stakeholder in the chain
network is flexible in choosing business partners as well for the technology as for the food production side. The
further development of data and application infrastructures (platforms and standards) and their institutional
embedment will play a crucial role in the battle between these scenarios. From a socio-economic perspective,
the authors propose to give research priority to organizational issues concerning governance issues and suitable
business models for data sharing in different supply chain scenarios.
This document discusses using crickets as a sustainable and affordable alternative protein source. It notes that the global population is increasing while agricultural land and protein sources face shortages. Crickets require less land and resources than traditional livestock to produce the same amount of protein. The company, CricketOne, breeds crickets using IoT technology and processes them into meal, protein bars and other products. While the alternative protein market is currently small, it is growing as awareness of sustainability and health increases. CricketOne aims to be a sustainable and affordable provider in this emerging market.
101 ways to make precision agriculture work in Qld vegetables Sarah Limpus, I...Amanda Woods
This document summarizes precision agriculture projects conducted on vegetable farms in Queensland, Australia. Commercial demonstration sites used yield monitors, proximal sensors, electromagnetic induction mapping and soil sampling to identify spatial variability in fields. Management zones were delineated and variable rate applications of lime, fertilizer and gypsum were used to treat soil variability, improving yields and saving on input costs. Challenges included optimizing yield monitors and data management. Future areas of focus include improving data analysis capabilities and implementing traceability systems.
GAIN cultivates innovation and promotes capital formation for agtech by facilitating strategic partnerships, meetings and networking forums. It provides exclusive resources to members and tracks major trends driving future investments in agriculture, including increasing global population and food demand, decreasing available farmland, and weather variability reducing yields. The document outlines challenges and opportunities in animal health and food production, including new technologies, products, and market changes presenting opportunities for innovators. It encourages joining GAIN to access resources and networking supporting agtech investment and innovation.
Build Your Business Model with Core Values by Darren FryeFCS Financial
Core values are critical for farm operations as they provide the foundation for the vision, mission, and objectives of the farm. When determining core values for a farm, it is important to consider where the farm currently stands and where the owner wants it to go by developing a written business plan. The core values then guide decisions and help the farm stay on course to achieving its vision and mission.
Finally, a Social Media Plan that Works - presented to the Texas Apartment As...Lisa Trosien
Lisa Trosien presented on the importance of having a social media plan for apartment communities. She showed that today's renters heavily rely on online sources like apartment listing websites and community websites when searching for apartments. Reviews and recommendations also strongly influence renters' decisions. The document outlined strategies for apartment communities to engage renters through social media by having a responsive mobile website, posting engaging content, responding to comments to build trust, and encouraging existing residents to post positive reviews. The goal is to shape the online conversation about the community through thoughtful social media presence and influence.
The POMO Creative Story - things you didn't know Lisa Harrison
Every so often, we get the chance to share our story. We are proud of where POMO has come from and very excited about where we are headed. Please take the time to have a look at this presentation and tell us what you think.
The document describes a comprehensive online risk management tool called GrainBridge. It allows farmers to create production plans for crops and livestock, establish break-even and profit targets, track finances and market positions, and test scenarios to understand their risk exposure. Key features include creating profiles for crops and livestock, calculating targets, managing expenses and revenues, and stress testing the business with different price and yield assumptions. The tool aims to provide users valid data to manage risk and make intelligent decisions for their operation.
5 steps boost your career with social mediaLisa Harrison
Social media has been called many things and has famously ended many careers. But when used strategically, social media is an unstoppable channel through which to create new and unexpected personal and career opportunities.
How? Find out at our June Lunch n’ Learn event with Lisa Harrison, an engagement and online media expert. Lisa lives and breathes social media, making her the ideal speaker to keep you updated on the ever-changing world of social media and how you can make it work for you.
Lisa Harrison is a leading blogger, speaker, trainer and consultant on all things social media. She heads up the digital arm of POMO, a creative agency in Queensland, and has written and developed an innovative course called Social Media Mastery.
The document discusses several key issues facing agriculture including high and rising feed prices, upcoming farm bill decisions, budget cuts, and trade policy changes under the Obama administration. It then provides an overview of various megatrends and issues impacting agriculture such as weather volatility, globalization, and population growth. Finally, it notes the market and policy volatility ahead requires risk management and outlines activities on timelines.
Building a Farm Business Team: Plans for Success, Pitfalls to AvoidFCS Financial
This document discusses the importance of developing job descriptions and an effective onboarding process for new employees on a farm. It emphasizes that taking the time to properly analyze jobs, write descriptions, and plan orientation programs can help reduce turnover and increase productivity. Specifically, implementing job descriptions guides hiring and training, while onboarding that makes employees feel welcome and informed in the first six months can determine whether they stay or go.
Historical & Recent Climate Trends in MissouriFCS Financial
Dr. Pat Guinan presented "Historical & Recent Climate Trends in Missouri" during the 2011 Marketing Seminars held throughout Missouri. FCS Financial hosted all of the seminars.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the current state of agriculture markets and the challenges facing farmers. It discusses declining farm profitability, tight farm finances, growing commodity stockpiles, and uncertainty around the broader economy and new presidential administration. The author outlines nine strategies for farmers to successfully navigate the shifting environment, including setting clear financial goals, determining key drivers of their operation, seizing marketing opportunities, reevaluating time management, freeing up capital, managing government payment cliffs, carefully evaluating opportunities, considering upside and downside, and focusing on cash flow generation.
FCS Financial staff provided an update on the 2014 crop insurance changes at the FCS Financial Ag Seminars held in February 2014. View our website, www.myfcsfinancial.com, to find a crop insurance agent near you.
GPS technology enables precision agriculture by allowing farmers to precisely locate their position in the field, monitor soil characteristics on a detailed grid, and automate agricultural machinery. GPS uses a constellation of satellites 12,000 miles above the Earth to pinpoint locations 24 hours a day anywhere globally. Farmers can now collect real-time data on their fields, target fertilizer and pesticide application only where needed, and automate tractors for efficient field work. This precision allows for reduced costs, less environmental pollution, and improved farm management decisions.
Through the Crystal Ball-- Farm Business Structure After Tax ReformFCS Financial
This document discusses potential changes to business structures and income taxes for farms after proposed US tax reform. It describes how a C corporation structure currently provides some tax benefits over a sole proprietorship, such as lower tax rates on the first $50,000 of income and tax-free fringe benefits. A new proposed tax called the Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax would replace the current corporate income tax with a 20-25% tax on cash flow, eliminating some deductions but allowing full expensing of investments. Examples show how this could increase or decrease taxes paid compared to the current system.
This document summarizes Sara Beery's experience interning at John Deere and her introduction to technological advances in modern farming. It describes how sensors connected to John Deere's Field Connect system allow farmers to remotely monitor soil conditions, track yields, and make timely decisions. This data-driven approach improves crop quality and reduces costs by optimizing water and fertilizer use. Autonomous tractors and other automated technologies further increase yields while minimizing environmental impacts. Agricultural technology will be crucial to meet the world's growing food demands in a sustainable way.
1) Smart ICT technologies like mobile phones and web portals can provide smallholder farmers in Africa with weather, water, and agricultural advisories to help improve resilience to climate change.
2) The International Water Management Institute has developed systems to provide near real-time climate, vegetation, and water information via SMS and online to help farmers, irrigation boards, and others make better management decisions.
3) The concept involves monitoring crop conditions in registered farmer fields using high-resolution satellite data and sending simple regular advisories on water and inputs via SMS to optimize farm profits.
Presentation by Bharat Sharma, Principal Researcher (Water Resources) & Coordinator: IWMI-India Programme, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) & Gijs Simons, Project Manager, eLeaf
Session: ICTs/Mobile Apps for Access, Distribution and Application of Agricultural Inputs
on 6 Nov 2013
ICT4Ag, Kigali, Rwanda
How Satellite Terminals can Best Serve the Agri Sector - Kevin Maher - Sigfox...KTN
On Wednesday 20 November 2019, The Satellite Terminals Working Group (STWG), organised by Sven Knowles of KTN, chaired by Simon Watts of Avanti on behalf of the STWG, and hosted by Les Hurdiss of Agri-EPI Centre, held a successful meeting of Satcom (Satellite Communications) and Agriculture professionals to discuss and identify the technology needs, challenges and possible solutions in for Satcoms in Agri-tech systems.
With rapid innovation among antenna and terminal technologies, Satcom services are becoming accessible to a much wider range of users. They can provide communications and data services to remote locations, they are more easily installed, and can be integrated directly into equipment.
January 2024. Smart Farming, or Smart Agriculture, is a modern approach to farming that utilizes information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance productivity, optimize human labor, reduce cost, increase revenue, minimize the environmental impact, and enhance sustainability.
Smart farming technologies include sensors, software, connectivity, robotics, and data analytics.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the driving force behind smart farming, integrating machines and sensors to make farming processes data-driven, automated, and constantly improving. Where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in smart farming to enhance harvest quality and accuracy in detecting crop disease and poor nutrition.
The IoT based smart farming cycle stages are observation, diagnostic, decision, and finally, action.
Smart farming applications include precision farming, vertical farming, robotic farming, and Agrivoltaics.
Smart farming stakeholders are suppliers, farmers, retailers, consumers, employees, communities, governments, NGOs, Telecom providers, and smart farming equipment manufacturers.
There are many advantages to using smart farming technologies, such as increased production and yield, waste minimization, accuracy and precision improvements, resource and energy conservation, revenue increase, cost reduction, sustainability enhancement, deficiency identification, and the competitive edge over farms not using smart technologies.
However, there are challenges (barriers) to smart farming adoption, such as poor connectivity and network coverage, difficulties for farmers to analyze large data volumes (big data) across multiple growing seasons, lack of knowledge in setting up complex IoT systems for farmers, tough farming conditions, as equipment must withstand extreme weather conditions, the high cost of cutting-edge equipment requiring costly updates, service, and maintenance.
There are environmental, social, and economic benefits to smart farming utilization, such as emission and pollution reduction, fertilizer and chemical use reduction, new job opportunities, and increased food security for local communities.
Policy wise, in 2019, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), a sustainable approach to transforming agricultural food systems, aiming to increase productivity, build resilience to climate change, and reduce emissions. CSA supports the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this slideshow, you will learn about the definition, technologies, applications, stakeholders, advantages, challenges; environmental, social, and economic benefits, United Nations (UN) policy, and global statistics of smart farming utilization. For more slideshows on environmental sustainability, please visit s2adesign.com
This panel discussion at Crops Day 2015 featured three speakers discussing their experiences with precision agriculture technologies on their farms. Mark Ribey of Biermans Farms discussed how they have implemented GPS guidance systems for tillage, planting, and spraying over the past 20 years, reducing overlaps and increasing efficiency. He also discussed using data management software and variable rate planting. Paul Raymer of Practical Precision discussed using greenseeker sensors and variable rate nitrogen application to reduce inputs and increase profits. He also discussed using high resolution soil mapping to identify management zones.
1) Four new varieties of sweet potato and three new varieties of cocoyam have been released by research institutions in Ghana.
2) An e-extension program is being piloted in 10 districts, utilizing a new web portal and smartphones to provide agricultural information to farmers in local languages.
3) Five prototypes of a mechanical cassava harvester have been developed with the aim of increasing cassava production efficiency.
IRJET- Smart Farming Crop Yield Prediction using Machine LearningIRJET Journal
The document proposes a method for smart farming and crop yield prediction using machine learning algorithms like Support Vector Machine and Random Forest. Historical agricultural data on factors like moisture, rainfall, temperature and humidity is collected and analyzed to predict crop yields and whether conditions will be excellent, good, or poor. The goal is to help farmers increase profits by providing insights into how environmental conditions impact crops.
Presented by Younis Gismalla (HRC), Yasir Mohamed (HRC), Gijs Simons (eLEAF), Maurits Voogt(eLEAF), Bharat Sharma (IWMI), Giriraj amarnath (IWMI) and Vladimir Smakhtin (IWMI) at the 4th Nile Basin Development Forum, 6-7 October 2014, Nairobi, Kenya.
The document discusses challenges facing global food production and proposes a solution called Agrosmart. Key challenges include the need to increase food production 70% by 2050 using less resources given problems like water scarcity, climate change, and degraded land. Agrosmart monitors crop fields using various sensors to measure environmental conditions, combines this with satellite data and weather forecasts, and provides farmers online access to real-time data and recommendations. This helps farmers increase yields while reducing water and other inputs in a sustainable way. The system uses a mesh network to transmit sensor data from each field segment to inform tailored recommendations per plot.
Delivering detailed, bespoke field and water information from satellites to farmers in Africa via mobile phones is now a reality. This pilot project in Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt tests the concept using the Fieldlook system.
"Controlled Environment Agriculture - The Future of Food"AG/SUM
The document discusses the future of farming and controlled environment agriculture. It notes that the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, requiring a 70% increase in agricultural production to meet demand. However, traditional farming faces challenges from environmental risks, inefficient use of resources, and a costly distribution network. The solution proposed is controlled environment agriculture using indoor farms like TerraFarms, which offer production advantages like year-round harvests, higher yields, and more efficient water and land use. However, indoor farming currently faces challenges like high electricity usage, labor intensity, and limited product types. Future developments in automation, plant science, and new business models focused on selling produce rather than systems are poised to help indoor farming
Extentia designed for one of its global agribusiness clients, an Android mobile app which tracks farm cultivation and yields. The app enabled their field supervisors to collect data accurately and make real-time decisions in sync with the headquarters. This project serves as a good example of Extentia’s experience and expertise in digital transformation solutions, agriculture domain knowledge and enterprise mobility solutions.
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IRJET- Smart Agriculture System using Thingspeak and Mobile NotificationIRJET Journal
This document describes a smart agriculture system using IoT technologies like sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud platforms. The system aims to automate agricultural tasks and monitor field conditions in real-time to improve crop yields. Sensors would measure soil properties like moisture and send data to a microcontroller. The microcontroller analyzes the data and controls automated tasks like irrigation and pesticide spraying as needed. It also sends data to the cloud for remote monitoring on mobile devices. The system aims to address issues farmers face at different stages of cultivation through automation and real-time adaptive management based on sensor data.
The document discusses testing in digital agriculture. It notes that the world population is expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, increasing the need for food production by nearly 40%. Digital tools can help farmers increase productivity sustainably. The Climate Corporation provides an integrated digital agriculture platform to help farmers make better decisions using data from their farms. Challenges in testing such a platform include understanding the farming domain, testing connectivity in fields, data quality, and seasonal use. Achievements so far include rapid app releases, full CI/CD pipelines, high crash-free rates, and support for 22 countries. Future work involves testing with farm equipment, performance testing on mobile devices, and enhanced machine learning pipeline testing.
GADCO is an integrated agri-food company in West Africa that produces and markets cereal-based foods under its Copa brand. It has a 'shared value' business model that aims to build competitive products while transforming livelihoods. Through its Copa Connect program, GADCO provides services, infrastructure and market access to smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and incomes. Trials show Copa Connect farmers achieved over 180% higher revenues and 400% higher net incomes compared to non-participants. GADCO's approach aims to sustainably link thousands of smallholders to growing food markets.
20 best mobile apps for agriculture fugen x technologies - mediumFuGenx Technology
Ever get overwhelmed with the number of mobile apps out there? For retailers who want to use their devices without checking e-mail, text, and voicemail, here is a list of some of the most descriptive ages. The inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement, nor does it imply refusal of exclusion.
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SPAA Precision Ag News magazine Vol 12 Issue 3 Winter 2016
SPAA is a non-profit independent membership based group formed in 2002 to promote precision agriculture in Australia. www.spaa.com.au Twitter: SPAA_EO, SPAA_DO
SPAA Precision Agriculture in Practise II Book in Case StudiesAmanda Woods
The document provides a guide for farmers on how to get the best results from using precision agriculture technologies at different stages of the crop cycle from pre-sowing to harvest. It discusses grower experiences implementing precision ag and provides technical information on various precision farming techniques. The goal is to help farmers understand how to apply precision ag to optimize crop yields and quality through effective nutrient, seeding, and chemical application.
Weed Sensing SPAA Precision Agriculture Factsheet 2016
SPAA is a non-profit independent membership based group formed in 2002 to promote precision agriculture in Australia. www.spaa.com.au Twitter: SPAA_EO, SPAA_DO
Airborne imagery taken from platforms like satellites, aircraft, and drones can provide high resolution digital images of crops and ground. These images include full color, color infrared (CIR), and vegetation indices like NDVI and SVI. Service providers process the images and land managers can use the data to monitor crop growth, health issues, and make management decisions. Key considerations before investing include the intended uses of the data, required image resolution, area to be mapped, and costs which vary by platform.
Controlled traffic farming (CTF) is a system that uses permanent wheel tracks to minimize soil compaction from farm vehicles. It involves matching the widths of farm equipment to the tracks to confine compaction. This allows 88% of the paddock to achieve higher yields with the same inputs. Case studies of four farmers who implemented CTF show benefits like improved soil structure and water infiltration, increased crop yields, reduced fuel use, and ability to work the paddocks sooner after rain. CTF requires operations to be done in straight passes up and down the field rather than circling. It can take several years to fully implement CTF but provides long term improvements to soil health and farm resilience.
Precision Viticulture FactSheet by SPAA Australia 2015Amanda Woods
Precision viticulture involves using technology to measure vineyard attributes and detect variability in order to improve vineyard management and wine production. It involves mapping soil variability using EM38 sensors, measuring canopy performance with sensors, and yield mapping. Establishing management zones based on variability allows for differential management of irrigation, pruning, and inputs tailored to soil type and vine performance in each zone.
PPMS: Cattle and Pasture Production without the sweat by Sally LeigoAmanda Woods
The document discusses a project called PPMS that uses satellite data to help cattle producers in Australia better manage their pastures and livestock. It provides three key points:
1) PPMS has been tested on 5 stations between 2013-2016, collecting data on pasture growth and cattle weights to help producers with supplementation timing and forecasting.
2) One station, Glenflorrie Station, is used as a case study where NDVI and livestock weight data from 2014 show correlations between pasture growth and average herd weights.
3) Producers can benefit from using this system to maximize kilograms of beef sold, improve timing of supplementation, and allow better budgeting and logistical management.
Big ideas for using data by Brett Whelan University of SydneyAmanda Woods
Brett Whelan presents on using data in precision agriculture. The development of precision agriculture has increased the volume and sources of data available. Using data can optimize production efficiency, quality, minimize business risk and environmental impact through data-driven decisions. Key components of using data include data generation, storage in data dormitories such as the cloud, and prescriptive agriculture using probabilistic models. Real-time adaptable decisions will involve integrating diverse data sources to improve sub-paddock management while optimizing whole business profitability and sustainability.
Pest & Disease Survelliance & New Technologies by Rohan KimberAmanda Woods
This document discusses new opportunities for pest and disease surveillance using technologies such as smart traps and airborne spore trapping. Smart traps using pheromones, cameras, and sensors could detect endemic or exotic insects and transmit data in real-time. Airborne spore traps currently use adhesive tapes to capture fungal spores, but new automated traps are being developed and tested that could identify pathogens on-site using techniques like LAMP and fiber optic sensing. Mobile sampling devices are also proposed to map spore dispersal across regions. The document outlines several research projects testing prototypes from Burkard and Rothamsted Research to develop integrated surveillance networks for early detection of agricultural threats.
Real-time pasture biomass estimation by Karl AnderssonAmanda Woods
This document discusses a project to develop methods for real-time pasture biomass estimation using active optical sensors (AOS). The goals are to evaluate AOS potential, develop calibrations for producers, and create a mobile app. Over 200 calibration samples across species and regions were collected. Preliminary results found height was often the best covariate. Two and three band sensor models improved correlations compared to NDVI alone. Future work includes integrating weather, satellite, and LiDAR data to validate estimates across more conditions. A mobile app would support producers using AOS for pasture management decisions.
Evaluating satellite remote sensing as a method for measuring yield variabili...Amanda Woods
Evaluating satellite remote sensing as a method for measuring yield variability in Avocado and macadamia tree crops by Andrew Robson et. al. PARG UNE, NSW. Presented at SPAA Symposium Sep 2016.
Precision Agriculture Apps and MappingAmanda Woods
This document discusses various apps that can be used for viticulture management and analysis. It summarizes several apps including PMapp, a powdery mildew assessment tool, and VitiCanopy, a tool for measuring leaf area index and assessing vineyard canopies. It provides screenshots and descriptions of the features and functions of these apps. It also mentions some general scouting, recording, and tracking apps as well as apps for tasks like speed calibration. The document concludes by suggesting to keep searching for other apps that could be useful.
Weed Mapping by Andrew Newall, SPAA Expo 16 Amanda Woods
Weed mapping uses NDVI imaging from tools like Greenseeker or satellites to identify high density weed areas within paddocks. This allows farmers to target treatment of problem areas in isolation rather than blanketing entire fields. Weed pressure is uneven across fields, so prescription spraying only the worst spots leads to savings on chemicals and more robust weed control compared to uniform treatment of entire paddocks. On a 222 hectare property, weed mapping identified 31 hectares of high pressure areas, allowing treatment of just those spots and saving over $4,700 compared to blanket spraying the whole field.
Difference in Differences - Does Strict Speed Limit Restrictions Reduce Road ...ThinkInnovation
Objective
To identify the impact of speed limit restrictions in different constituencies over the years with the help of DID technique to conclude whether having strict speed limit restrictions can help to reduce the increasing number of road accidents on weekends.
Context*
Generally, on weekends people tend to spend time with their family and friends and go for outings, parties, shopping, etc. which results in an increased number of vehicles and crowds on the roads.
Over the years a rapid increase in road casualties was observed on weekends by the Government.
In the year 2005, the Government wanted to identify the impact of road safety laws, especially the speed limit restrictions in different states with the help of government records for the past 10 years (1995-2004), the objective was to introduce/revive road safety laws accordingly for all the states to reduce the increasing number of road casualties on weekends
* The Speed limit restriction can be observed before 2000 year as well, but the strict speed limit restriction rule was implemented from 2000 year to understand the impact
Strategies
Observe the Difference in Differences between ‘year’ >= 2000 & ‘year’ <2000
Observe the outcome from multiple linear regression by considering all the independent variables & the interaction term
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This presentation is about health care analysis using sentiment analysis .
*this is very useful to students who are doing project on sentiment analysis
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202406 - Cape Town Snowflake User Group - LLM & RAG.pdfDouglas Day
Content from the July 2024 Cape Town Snowflake User Group focusing on Large Language Model (LLM) functions in Snowflake Cortex. Topics include:
Prompt Engineering.
Vector Data Types and Vector Functions.
Implementing a Retrieval
Augmented Generation (RAG) Solution within Snowflake
Dive into the details of how to leverage these advanced features without leaving the Snowflake environment.
Interview Methods - Marital and Family Therapy and Counselling - Psychology S...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
Optimizing Feldera: Integrating Advanced UDFs and Enhanced SQL Functionality ...mparmparousiskostas
This report explores our contributions to the Feldera Continuous Analytics Platform, aimed at enhancing its real-time data processing capabilities. Our primary advancements include the integration of advanced User-Defined Functions (UDFs) and the enhancement of SQL functionality. Specifically, we introduced Rust-based UDFs for high-performance data transformations and extended SQL to support inline table queries and aggregate functions within INSERT INTO statements. These developments significantly improve Feldera’s ability to handle complex data manipulations and transformations, making it a more versatile and powerful tool for real-time analytics. Through these enhancements, Feldera is now better equipped to support sophisticated continuous data processing needs, enabling users to execute complex analytics with greater efficiency and flexibility.
Do People Really Know Their Fertility Intentions? Correspondence between Sel...Xiao Xu
Fertility intention data from surveys often serve as a crucial component in modeling fertility behaviors. Yet, the persistent gap between stated intentions and actual fertility decisions, coupled with the prevalence of uncertain responses, has cast doubt on the overall utility of intentions and sparked controversies about their nature. In this study, we use survey data from a representative sample of Dutch women. With the help of open-ended questions (OEQs) on fertility and Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods, we are able to conduct an in-depth analysis of fertility narratives. Specifically, we annotate the (expert) perceived fertility intentions of respondents and compare them to their self-reported intentions from the survey. Through this analysis, we aim to reveal the disparities between self-reported intentions and the narratives. Furthermore, by applying neural topic modeling methods, we could uncover which topics and characteristics are more prevalent among respondents who exhibit a significant discrepancy between their stated intentions and their probable future behavior, as reflected in their narratives.
3. AgriTrack
Developed by farmer Andrew Humphries, NZ
Live Tracking solutions using GPS software
Follows
location, status, speed and productivity of fleet
Cost: $2200 per vehicle + $350 annual subs
Multiple users view & receive up to date reporting
Free trial
www.agritrack.com.au
5. In season N Calcuator
Developed by farmer David Cox, Esperance WA
Determines the exact amount of N required to maximise the
yield potential of the paddock where N is a limiting factor
Used in wheat barley and canola in rainfall regions ranging
200mm to 500mm
Cost: $50 per paddock/ site
Web based
www.ncalc.com.au
6. Satamap
Developed by farmer Ben Boughton,Moree NSW
Uses the Landsat 8 Satellite
Why is it different to NDVI?
Undisclosed index
Higher saturation
Cost: $99/month
Wide range of current users and uses
Stored data back to mid 2013
www.satamap.com.au
8. iPaddock Yield
Developed by farmer Mic Fels, Esperence WA
Predicts yield
2012 GRDC Grain Inventors Award
Cost - $69.99
Fully functional regardless of mobile coverage
www.ipaddock.com.au
11. Tractor Tracker
Developed by Chris Westergard, Montana America
Convenient way to keep track of maintenance and service
work
ios & Android
Keeps track of general information
- Name, Make, Model, Year, VIN/serial number
Cloud backup
Multiple access
www.tractortrackerapp.com/the-app.html
13. Keep up to date
Australian based website
www.farmingwithapps.com
Reviews handy apps for farming
Ag Excellence Alliance
www.agex.org.au
Updated list of new Apps available every
month
15. www.spaa.com.au
This event is jointly funded cash and
in-kind through SPAA, the GRDC,
Wimmera CMA, SPAA corporate
partners, and the Australian
Government's National Landcare
Programme