Certification in agriculture
Certification is a set of standards and requirements that a product must meet in order to be certified. Certification ensures that producers... Read More
Prediction of Pests Using Growing Degree Days
Growing degree days (GDD) is a measurement of heat accumulated over time. Farmers use GDD to predict both the growth stage of... Read More
Using NDVI as a Tool to Monitor Crop Growth and Health
Introduction NDVI, or Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, is a tool used to monitor crop health and growth. It is a measure of... Read More
Growing avocado
Background Avocado (scientific name: Persea americana), It belongs to the family Lauraceae and originated from tropical America, particularly Mexico and Central America.... Read More
The coffee berry borer – a devastating pest
Coffee berry borer (CBB), scientifically referred to as Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari), is the most devastating pest of coffee across the world. It... Read More
The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua)
The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a a pest moth that was native to Southeast Asia before spreading to other regions of... Read More
8 Beneficial Insects that Will Actually Help Your Plants
Although gardening is remarkably fun and healthy, it can also get a bit frustrating at times, especially when pests decide to make... Read More
How to identify and control aphids
Aphids are a common pest of ornamentals, fruit trees and vegetables. Once spread, they may cause massive losses and transmit plant viruses.... Read More
Are drones the future of agriculture?
Using drones is not as new concept as you may think. In fact, the first drones date back to the first world... Read More
Rust diseases – causes, symptoms, and treatment
Rust diseases are common plant fungal diseases, belonging to the order Pucciniales. They have a significant economic impact in several key crops.... Read More