Agribusiness Worldwide articles

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Safe use project: Thailand. (International Group of National Associations of Manufacturers of Agrochemical Products, pesticide safety project)
November 1, 1994... Gifap's Pilot programs to study the safe use of pesticides in three developing countries finished up Phase 1 in June, 1994. In Thailand, GIFAP's funded Safe Use Project (SUP) is no longer just a "project", but rather a success, incorporating the SUP spirit into the existing programs Of...

Don't forget to change the filter; although regularly changing filters is often overlooked, it's an inexpensive practice that can save farmers money in the long run. (fuel, oil, air and hydraulic filters)
November 1, 1994... One of the most cost-efficient ways to protect diesel tractors from excessive maintenance and downtime is to follow a regular filter replacement schedule. This includes fuel, oil, air and hydraulic filters. Simply protecting these four systems from dirt, water and other debris with regular...

Tropical weed control comes of age. (1993 Brighton Crop Protection Conference)
November 1, 1994... The Brighton Crop Protection Conference has transformed itself from an exclusively British function into an international symposium with delegates from almost every country in the world. Covering pests/disease and weeds in alternate years, the 1993 conference focused on weeds, an increasingly...

Proper calving procedures.
November 1, 1994... If a cow is healthy and the calf is properly positioned, the process of giving birth is generally uncomplicated. But difficulties sometimes occur for various reasons: an incorrectly positioned calf, an exceptionally large calf or an undersized heifer or cow. Normal Conditions ...

Pulsing the way to better crop production. (uniformed water distribution achieved through advanced irrigation technology)
September 1, 1994... Maintaining soil moisture well above 50 percent field capacity, without saturating the soil, is generally the most beneficial environment for optimal plant growth. To achieve this condition, lighter application rates and longer and/or more frequent irrigation runs are used. In the past,...