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Unlocking higher agricultural productivity and sustainable practices has become a focal point for modern farmers. In the realm of precision agriculture, the method through which soil sampling is conducted plays a pivotal role in shaping decision-making processes in the field, in order to optimize yields while minimizing resource use. Each approach offers distinct advantages, but […]
Foundation models refer to a class of large-scale machine learning models that are trained on a broad range of data sources to acquire a wide set of capabilities. These models can be adapted or fine-tuned for various specific tasks and applications. Some examples are CLIP or GPT-4 by OpenAI. An important feature of these models […]
As we stand at the crossroads of environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity, the role of innovation in shaping the future of agriculture has never been more critical. One such innovation that holds immense promise is the integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance the efficiency of biopesticides. The damage caused by pests in fruit trees, grapevines, […]
In the evolving landscape of agronomy, integrating technology with traditional practices offers unprecedented benefits. Precision agriculture, especially, is transforming the meticulous care of vines and orchards, allowing for smarter, more sustainable interventions. Georeferencing: More than Just a Location Marker Georeferencing does more than just pinpoint locations—it meticulously logs actions and quantities. – For example, in […]
Modern soil survey tools and techniques are now widely available to farmers and consultants due to precision agriculture’s data requirements. The cost and speed of data collection are frequently more important than the precision and reliability of the information. Recently, a number of methods have been used to give soil data for site-specific nutrient management. […]
Are Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) still the most suitable solution for agricultural computer vision tasks such as plant species classification or disease detection? We could debate it since the technology revolutionizing natural language processing also makes waves in computer vision. Let’s talk about Transformers, which have achieved remarkable success in various computer vision tasks, competing […]
Arable crops are, undoubtedly, of great economic and social importance for the EU, as half of the total area is used for cereal cultivation. Interestingly, in 2017 the EU produced 309.9 million tonnes of cereals (which is almost 11.9 % of the global harvest) like wheat, maize, barley, rye, and oats, but also rice. However, […]
Shoot thinning, or removal, is an essential practice in vineyard management. This process involves selectively removing some of the new growth (shoots) during the growing season. This is typically done in late spring or early summer, once the shoots have begun to grow but before they’ve become woody canes. BenefitsThe reasons for shoot thinning in […]
In today’s agriculture, nature protection, and cost efficiency are the two most important aspects. By applying precision farming methods, it is possible to implement the mentioned features. In addition to the production of high-quality and high-quantity crops, the rate of return can also be improved by reducing expenses. Seed, fertilizer, and plant protection agents applied […]