5 Agricultural Trends to Watch in 2018
It has become increasingly easy for those in rural areas to connect with a larger customer base thanks to the Internet and the creation of social media. With these communication tools comes a responsibility for farmers and producers to explain to their customers how their food is made. In an article from Farm and Dairy, […]
Leading through Change
Staying competitive can be a challenge to some farmers. That is why it is important to recognize the right time to change. In an article from Agriculture.com, author Natalina Sents writes, “To get started, farmers need to recognize the right time to change. That could mean diversifying the farm or transitioning to the next generation. […]
Where Big Agricultural Mergers Stand
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural industry may not hurt farmers’ profit margins, according to Eric Berger of AGWeb. In the article, Berger writes, “Yet the mergers could stifle innovation if the new corporations spend less on research and development, says Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois”. In […]
Agriculture Must Do More To Win Over Next Generation Workers
The agriculture industry is facing problem that could be detrimental to the way we produce food. It is estimated that by 2020, there will be a significant employment gap across all agricultural fields. An article from Farmers Weekly says, “Land-based industries including agriculture are facing a mighty staffing challenge, with an estimated 600,000 new entrants […]
How to Use Blockchain in Agriculture
Blockchain technology has made its way to the agricultural industry, and the food industry is taking notice. While complex, blockchain technology can enhance the way farmers grow and distribute our food. In an article from Coin Telegraph, author Ann Maslova writes, “Our current food system offers a fertile opportunity to explore how the Blockchain technology […]
Building Your Farm’s Brand
Farming has become a practice of sustainability, and farmers want consumers to start noticing. Building a farm brand may be the next step in revolutionizing farming. In an article from Agriculture.com, author Jessie Scott writes about Reid and Carla Weiland, farmers who have created a brand for their farm. Scott writes, “This past August, Reid […]
Automated Food: Planted by Robots, Harvested by Robots
Farmers work long, strenuous hours to provide food for the masses. The uncertainty of the weather and other conditions make the agriculture industry one of the hardest to predict. Will we see a transition to the digital age in the next five years for farmers and their fields? In an article from Disruption Hub, author […]
Digital Transformation in Agriculture
While the agriculture industry may not be thought of as technologically advanced, a digital transformation may be the key to increased productivity and reduced labor. With a digital transformation, farmers may soon be able to expand their markets. In an article from Nearshore Americas, author Ignacio Perrone writes, “while the use of technology in the […]