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Sustainable Farming
Posted by admin - 303 days ago

Embracing sustainability in agriculture is crucial for the future of our planet. sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Composting, organic amendments, and cover crops are crucial techniques in sustainable agriculture. 

Sustainability is important for preserving our planet and natural resources like water and air. 

From organic farming methods to water conservation strategies, let's explore how UAE farmers are adopting sustainable practices to ensure a healthier environment and more resilient crops.

What sustainable farming techniques have you implemented on your farm? Share your insights! 🚜🌾🌱

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Agricultural Pathogens
Posted by admin - 303 days ago

Agricultural pathogens are microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and nematodes, that can cause diseases in plants and animals relevant to agriculture. These patthogens can negatively impact crop yields, livestock health, and overall agricultural productivity. Effective management strategies help to prevent or reduce the impact of these pathogens such as crop rotation, using of resistant crop varieties, sanitation of the equipments and many others strategies.

One of the main agricultural pathogens that infect the plants is the spider mites. Spider mites are extremely small, usually less than 1 milimeter in size and they caome in virus colors such as red, green, yellow, and brown. they consider as plant-feeding pests that pierce plant cells and extract the contents, leading to stippling, discoloration, and a generally unhealthy apperance in plants. However, some of the main control and management strategies for spider mites introducing natural predators like ladybugs, using of insecticidal soap or chemical and other.

Share with us your main tips to identify the spider mites, and how to protect your plants from them?πŸ•·οΈ

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Smart Irrigation Systems
Posted by admin - 304 days ago

Smart irrigation systems optimize water usage by invorporating sensors, weather data, and automation to irrigate plants efficiently. These systems enhance sustainability, conserve water, and promote healthier crops or farm. Some of the main smart irrigation systems examples using in agriculutre are:

  • Soil moisture systems
  • Automated Valves
  • Weather-based controller
  • Water sensor
  • Smart irrigation timer

What are the main smart irrigation systems or stratigies that you implement in your farm? Share your thoughts with us?πŸ’¦πŸ’§πŸš°πŸŒΏ

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