European farmers are on the cusp of navigating a wave of new agricultural laws and regulations. While many of these regulations are still in development, there’s a clear understanding of their direction. One undeniable aspect of this evolving agricultural landscape is the critical importance of properly documenting the use of plant protection products. The need […]
Product Inventory Management meets Farm Management Over the past four years, we have been talking to hundreds of farm managers about the challenges in their daily operations. The main challenge we keep hearing about are the requirements for documentation for almost all aspects of operational management, especially in relation to regulatory compliance and standards such […]
Synopsis Understand the similarities and differences between precision farming and digital 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 two […]
Synopsis 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 […]
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 […]
The Obsthof Ainser-Widemann farm is located in Lake Constance, Germany, and the area is characterized by mild temperatures with moderate gradients. It has a subtropical microclimate, which allows the cultivation of some exotic fruits and trees. Constance counts 2,069 sunshine hours a year and is considered one of the sunniest cities in Germany. The Obsthof […]
I didn’t become a farmer until I was 37. And up until that point, I have to admit I wasn’t even very interested in it. In the early parts of my career, I thought I wanted to reach the top of the corporate ladder. I didn’t reach the top, and now I don’t want to […]
