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Trends Reshaping Plant Protection

Trends Reshaping Plant Protection

There is a significant move towards the use of safer and more environmentally sustainable pest and disease control measures.  Evolving pest resistance is another factor influencing growers (in many regions of the world) to move away from traditional synthetic sprays. Instead, they are turning to technology driven and biologically smart agriculture.

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Technologies for Smart Turf Care

Technologies for Smart Turf Care

Advances in technology are transforming the way turf is monitored, maintained, and improved. This allows professionals to achieve healthier surfaces with greater efficiency and sustainability. Today’s turf managers have access to tools that can reduce costs, conserve resources, and improve long-term performance - such as smart irrigation systems and soil sensors to drone mapping and automated maintenance equipment.

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Tips for Managing a Hydroponic Farm

Tips for Managing a Hydroponic Farm

Hydroponic farming is becoming increasingly important as growers look for more efficient, sustainable, and productive ways to produce crops. Successfully managing a hydroponic farm requires careful attention to water quality, nutrients, environmental control, and plant health. Discover practical tips and essential strategies to help improve productivity, reduce problems, and achieve better growing results.

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Plant Taxonomy | A Hort Industry Skills Shortage

Plant Taxonomy | A Hort Industry Skills Shortage

Plant taxonomy can be defined as a scientific system of identifying characteristics as a basis of classifying, then identifying plants, in order to differentiate them from each other.

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Start Your Own Herbal Products Business

Start Your Own Herbal Products Business

Herbal products combine creativity, tradition and entrepreneurship. Many products are handcrafted and built on industries that have existed for hundreds of years...

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