Understand the similarities and differences between precision farming and digital farming or smart farming. We stress the importance of understanding digital farming in the context of new regulations around sustainable agriculture and compliance, while offering the CATS framework to help farmers get started with digital farming. Before we jump into the similarities and differences between […]
The EU’s new sustainability regulations are in the works, with data collection and monitoring being a key theme. While farmers have valid concerns about the use of their data, it’s critical to adhere to the regulations to maintain compliance. Analogous to the importance of soil in agriculture, data is the foundation of your digital farm, […]
According to Merriam-Webster, scientists discovered ‘litmus’ in the 14th century. Litmus is a mixture colored organic compounds that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. Here I refer to the more figurative version of a litmus test, to refer to any single factor […]
Discover the UN Sustainable Development Goals for agriculture and learn about the perspectives, challenges, and criticisms around this ambitious plan.
Synopsis We discuss the challenges farmers face when adopting new technology and offer a framework for getting started with digital farming. The CATS framework suggests farmers Check their options, Assess their farm, Try a small implementation, and Stay informed. We emphasize the importance of user experience design and collecting feedback from farmers to develop technology […]
Synopsis Farming is a challenging profession with various daily struggles and external factors like market fluctuations and climate change. Precision farming and digital technologies can improve productivity and profitability, while government policies and collaboration can help farmers adapt to new regulations and access new markets. I have a confession to make. I am not a […]
Last week I read a couple of articles about how Farm Management Software (FMS) has failed to deliver success. The software category has been around for more than a decade, and lots of money has been invested, yet not a single sustainable business has emerged. So, “it’s time to call it”, they say. Naturally, I […]
Kicking off the year with our first in a series of integrations planned to make Farmable your go-to system to manage your farm data in one place. We started with the integration of weather stations. 2023 will be the year where Farmable starts working with the rest of the AgTech ecosystem. Our farm management features […]
In the northern hemisphere, this year’s farming season is coming to an end. Most crops are harvested, and farmers have switched to post-season spraying, pruning, maintenance, and other activities, setting them up for a good 2023 season. It’s also time to think about farm management practices. We know this is the time of year when […]
