Smart farming

Photo: Nikki Natzijl

09-06-2021 | Article

Urease inhibitor: Reduce ammonia in the barn and on pasture

Kibbutzim lie at the basis of Israeli agtech innovation, and more than half of the country s agtech ventures are managed by someone who grew up in a kibbutz. Photo: Martijn Knuivers

26-05-2021 | Article

From kibbutzim to the Silicon Wadi: The Israeli agtech story

Water samples were taken in Ireland and Sweden to assess the phosphorus levels. Photo: Chris McCullough

19-05-2021 | News

Research: A look at ag phosphorus and water quality

Photo: Nedap

06-05-2021 | Article

Automated herd management systems – what’s on the market?

Ad van Velde from a dairy farm based in Het Hogeland, Groningen province.

30-04-2021 | News

VIDEO: Precision technology for better yields and production

Photo: Bansen Farm

23-04-2021 | Article

US dairy co-op measuring pasture with satellite imagery

Every dairy cow has an optimal DPL which maximises her expected profitability over multiple lactations, notes De Vries, but it s not possible for farmers to accurately determine this without a reliable tool. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-04-2021 | Article

Best dry period length for maximised milk production

By measuring SOC now, and repeating the exercise in 3 to 5 years, farmers will be able to benchmark progress and understand the impact of any management practices implemented on SOC. Photo: Joris Telders

06-04-2021 | Article

Carbon storage in soils can be measured

To discern an animal s emotional state, a tremendous amount of gathered data has to be analysed and the correct computer algorithm used to develop proper software. Photo: Mark Pasveer

02-04-2021 | Article

Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters

Best practices

09:00 | Partner

Best practices and benefits of a pre-milking routine

19-05 | Article

Boosting reproduction and milk yield in transition cows

How to improve dairy labour efficiency on-farm

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