March 31st, 2015
Six innovations revolutionising farming
Published by The Guardian, July 8th, 2014
In this article by The Guardian, six innovations in farmer technology as are highlighted relating to the increased agricultural productivity of the last half century. These include: 1) dairy hubs (see example); 2) fertiliser deep placement (FDP); 3) mobile apps, such as VetAfrica or Farming Instructor; 4) high-roofed greenhouses (see example); 5) new feeding systems that meet animal’s nutrient requirements and 6) farm management software (see example) and training