At Farmable, we’re all about making life easier for growers. That’s why we’re super excited to announce our latest collaboration with METOS – a leader in weather stations for agriculture. We’ve now integrated METOS weather stations directly into the Farmable platform, making it easier than ever for farm managers to access hyper-local weather data right […]
Efficient Labor Management: A Key to Success in Specialty Crop Farming
As a specialty crop farmer in America, you understand that managing labor is one of the most significant challenges to your farm’s profitability. Labor costs, as highlighted by the USDA, represent a substantial portion of total farm expenses—averaging around 40% for labor-intensive crops such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. These costs can be even higher […]
Optimize Your Farm Recordkeeping with Smart Farm Management Software
How Much Time Do You Spend on Farm Administration? Time is money, especially in agriculture. Have you ever calculated how much time you spend managing farm records? With the right farm management software, you can significantly cut down on paperwork and streamline your operations this season. The Challenge of Farm Data Management Specialty crop growers […]
Precision Irrigation: Enhancing Water Efficiency in US Orchards
Water is one of the most critical resources for orchard management, yet its availability is becoming increasingly uncertain due to climate change and regional water restrictions. For US fruit growers, precision irrigation offers a solution to maximize water efficiency while maintaining crop health and yield. By leveraging data-driven irrigation strategies, growers can optimize water use, […]
Gusbourne: Award winning vineyard embraces technology & sustainability
Joining ‘the World’s Best Vineyard’ list, Gusbourne is proactive in its approach to technology and leveraging these tools to produce using regenerative practices. One of the world’s best vineyards. Gusbourne is a well-known English wine producer. With the estates’ favorable climate soil types, Gusbourne quickly established itself as one of the UK’s premier sparkling wine […]
Farm Management Software (FMS)
What is Farm Management Software and how does it differ from Precision Agriculture? Definition: Farm Management Software (FMS) is a specialized subset of business management tools tailored for the agricultural sector. It’s designed to manage the daily operations of farms, ensuring efficient collection and storage of all essential business data. Unlike the broader tech trends, […]
The FSMA Harvest Checklist
Looking for a helpful checklist to prepare for FSMA 204? If you grow fresh produce on a family farm, this article is for you. November 14th, 2024 The new requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will come into effect on January 20th, 2026. While 2026 might feel far away, 14 months boils down […]
FDA Tools to Support Fresh Produce Growers with FSMA 204
One year from today, FSMA 204 comes into effect. How can farms both inside the US and supplying the US get prepared? January 20th, 2025 FSMA 204 is coming next season, but there’s no need to panic. There are plenty of tools to help farms prepare for this shift in reporting. To make the process […]
Top 4 Commonly Required Farm Records
The number of records farms need to keep is steadily increasing. Get a quick overview of the types of records commonly required across US farms. With FSMA 204 joining the list of reporting requirements for US farms, it’s time to do a quick recap of the most common types of reports required. This isn’t a […]