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The Major Challenges Facing the Modern Agricultural Industry

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  Farmers need to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the planet, along with meeting the expectations of food processors, consumers, retailers, and regulators. The pressure is increasing due to biodiversity loss, soil erosion , depleting water resources, and concerns about sustainable production. Increasing population growth, climate change, economic instability, high costs of transportation, lack of financing options, and rising product costs are some prominent issues impacting the global agricultural industry. Modern agriculture provides many solutions but with varying outcomes because every farm has unique access to technology, soil, landscape, and yield potential. Here's an overview of common challenges faced by the modern agricultural industry. #1- Climate Crisis The global population is expected to cross 10 billion by 2060. More mouths to feed mean the global food system needs to meet the rising demand  for nutritious food. Although the Agro-food sector provides a livelih...

What is the Agricultural Importance of Soil Structure?

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  Climate change is a reality that is becoming more obvious with every passing day in most parts of the world. Some countries are experiencing drought, while others are looking for ways to manage severe bouts of rain. Both extremes could have a devastating impact on crop yield. Agriculturists and farmers are looking for resilient equipment  to maximize the efficiency of lands and strengthen the soil structure during the process. This is because soil plays a crucial role in life on our planet. It is home to many native species and helps store water and carbon to prevent flooding, droughts, and climate crisis. Nearly 96% of  global food production  also relies on the soil. However, soils worldwide are becoming degraded at an alarming rate. Soil’s ability to deliver all the benefits is closely linked to its structure. This has increased awareness of the importance of maintaining good soil structure in agricultural and environmental policies. What is Soil Structure? The ...

3 Types of Agricultural Irrigation Systems

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Irrigation systems are commonly used in agricultural settings to make the process more efficient, uniform, and quicker while also enabling farmers and growers to distribute fertilizer, medication, and other chemicals. Several different types of irrigation systems currently in use in the US agricultural sector are trusted for their reliability, ease, and innovation in improving agricultural practices through technology like  center pivot control panels a nd innovation. Among the different varieties, some of the most common are as follows:   Surface Irrigation This gravity-fed method of irrigating crops is used across 85% of all agricultural land globally . Surface irrigation uses canals, dams, and furrows to water row crops, manually starting and stopping the flow based on when it's required. These systems are low-cost and require little technical know-how, working well on sloping fields due to their structure. However, it requires a lot of water usage since the liquid rarely r...