Weed resistance to herbicides and how to manage it

Weed resistance to herbicides and how to manage it

How herbicide-resistant weeds occur – The mechanisms behind herbicide resistance Herbicide resistance (HR) is “the selected, heritable ability of some weed biotypes to survive the application of the recommended dose […]

What is sharecropping, and how can it fit into modern agriculture

What is sharecropping, and how can it fit into modern agriculture

Several production systems characterize agriculture in developing economies, among which one remains enigmatic for economists – “sharecropping,” a land tenure system where the worker may receive less than the value […]

Seed Treatment methods in Organic farming

Seed Treatment methods in Organic farming

Seed Treatment with Natural Preparations in Organic farming:  Seed treatment helps in seed germination and protects the seeds from diseases during germination and plant growth.  Beejamrutha (or Bijamrita):  Method and […]

Improving the Farm Chicken Business Performance of Women Cooperatives in Mahdia, Tunisia

Improving the Farm Chicken Business Performance of Women Cooperatives in Mahdia, Tunisia

How is the situation regarding rural women in Tunisia  32,4% of Tunisian women live in rural areas (Ministry of Agriculture, 2012) Women make up 70% of the Tunisian agricultural workforce […]

Bacillus subtilis

The natural dynamo sustainably unlocking soil and crops potential: Bacillus subtilis

With this article, you will learn: What is Bacillus subtilis as agricultural bioinput How it protect crop How it nourishes crops How it improves soil What emerged from field trials […]

Biopesticides

Microbial Biopesticides for a Safer and Sustainable Pest Management

The Need for Safer Pest Management Agriculture is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance the increasing demand for food production with environmental sustainability and human health [1]. […]

The potential of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for precision plant protection

Is Precision Agriculture ready for pest management? Vegetable farming is an age-old practice of growing food plants for human consumption. It is a fundamental and essential part of agriculture, which […]

Factors to Consider Before Tank Mixing Agrochemicals to Prepare the Spray Solution

How to prepare a spray solution for pesticide application Spraying is the most common method of applying Plant Protection Products (pesticides) to a crop, while it is also used to […]

7 Modern and efficient ways to protect crops from pests and diseases

7 Modern and efficient ways to protect crops from pests and diseases

Amid the backdrop of declining biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, a pressing need exists to preserve ecosystem functions, particularly those tied to natural pest control, by implementing ecologically and financially sustainable […]

Biological control of greenhouse pests using natural enemies

Greenhouses play a vital role in modern agriculture, allowing for year-round cultivation and protection of crops from adverse weather conditions. In Greece, the most important greenhouse crops in terms of […]