Big Data is Transforming the Farming Industry
The agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming industry. Schlam explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to: Increase productivity and innovation – Using new data […]
The Impact of New Technologies in the Worldwide Agricultural Sphere
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on the farming industry, including: Cognitive […]
Technological Disruption in the Agriculture Industry
Technology is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision farming. Precision farming is a management […]
Are You Ready to Retire? The Time to Start Saving is Now
Are you prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the following advice on retirement planning: Make a clear plan that includes both a timeline and specific goals. Create a […]
Taking Good Care of Your Team During Busy Season
Planting season is a busy and often stressful time. It can be particularly wearing on a farm’s workforce. In a recent article for AG Web, author Sara Schafer offers some tips for farm managers looking to offer improved support to their team during busy season. She suggests the following: Make sure your workforce is big […]
Tough Conversations Are Key to Successful Farm Transitions
Transitioning a farm operation from one generation to the next is no small feat. In a recent article published by Farm Futures, author Mike Wilson offers some advice for those faced with this tricky task. What is it that makes farm succession so difficult? Wilson highlights three factors: People who farm tend to be very […]