Plant diseases
What is a plant disease? A plant disease is defined as abnormal growth of the plant, or interference with the normal function... Read More
Pesticides – things you must know before your next application
WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? Pesticides are substances or mixtures that are used to prevent, destroy or control pests. Pests can be insects, diseases... Read More
Is it time for artificial intelligence in agriculture?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that exhibits behavior that could be interpreted as human intelligence. Can we apply artificial intelligence in... Read More
Roles of potassium in plants
Potassium is an essential plant nutrient, one of the three macro-elements required by plants in relatively large quantities – nitrogen, potassium and... Read More
Irrigation water quality
The quality and composition of the irrigation water may affect plant development, soil structure and the irrigation system itself. Irrigation water quality... Read More
Whitefly – a tiny, devastating pest
Whiteflies belong to the order Hemiptera. They are related to aphids, scales and mealybugs. Whiteflies are tiny (0.8-1.5mm long), yellowish insects, with... Read More
Irrigation scheduling using evapotranspiration data
Irrigation scheduling refers to the timing, frequency and amount of water applied to the crop. In other words – when and how... Read More
Tomato diseases
Tomato plants can be affected by numerous plant diseases, caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Disease occurrence and development are greatly influenced... Read More
This is why 570 million farmers are not yet using agricultural apps
Until recently, using agricultural apps and software was a rare practice among growers. This is now changing. The mass adoption of smart... Read More
Precision agriculture – what is it and what’s out there
Precision agriculture refers to the use of technology that helps farmers to manage their fields in a more precise and accurate manner.... Read More