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Big Data is Transforming the Farming Industry

The
agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new
technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir
Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming
industry.

Schlam
explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to:

Increase productivity and innovation – Using
new data analytics, farmers can improve their productivity …

The Impact of New Technologies in the Worldwide Agricultural Sphere

Artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a
variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in
many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future
Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on
the farming industry, including:

Cognitive Computing – This combination of
Internet …

Technological Disruption in the Agriculture Industry

Technology
is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is
no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the
case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for
their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision
farming.

Precision
farming is a management concept that uses advanced technologies …

Are You Ready to Retire? The Time to Start Saving is Now

Are you
prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers
face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially
difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the
following advice on retirement planning:

Make a clear plan that includes both a
timeline and specific goals.Create a budget that is sufficient for
covering your …

Using New Technology in the Manufacturing Workplace

As augmented reality and virtual reality technology becomes
increasingly advanced, its applications to a variety of sectors grow.
Manufacturing is no exception. In a recent article published by Manufacturing.net,
author Jonathan Wilkins examines various applications of VR and AR technology
within the manufacturing industry.

Improved Production – Using VR technology
to perform predictive analysis can help manufacturers discover product …

Using Data to Build a Big Picture of Your Manufacturing Firm

As technology advances, data is becoming more and more
readily available. While most manufacturers understand that data is available
and can be put to good use, they struggle when it comes to figuring out how to
do so. In a recent Forbes article, author Lisa Caldwell offers advice on
how to use data as a tool to enhance …

Drawing Millennials into Your Manufacturing Workforce

Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are the
largest demographic in America. In a recent article for Industry Week,
author Richard Farrell takes a look at how manufacturers can attract this
younger generation. Drawing on both anecdotal evidence and demographic studies,
Farrell makes a number of helpful observations about how to encourage
millennials to enter the manufacturing field. …

Taking Good Care of Your Team During Busy Season

Planting season is a busy and often stressful time. It can
be particularly wearing on a farm’s workforce. In a recent article for AG Web, author Sara Schafer offers some
tips for farm managers looking to offer improved support to their team during
busy season. She suggests the following:

Make sure your workforce is big enough. A labor
shortage …

Tough Conversations Are Key to Successful Farm Transitions

Transitioning a farm operation from one generation to the
next is no small feat. In a recent article published by Farm Futures, author Mike Wilson offers some advice for those faced
with this tricky task.

What is it that makes farm succession so difficult? Wilson
highlights three factors:

People who farm tend to be very private and
don’t easily …

Growing Your Farm Operation Through Diversification

For farmers seeking to increase their bottom line,
diversification might just be the answer. In a recent article published by Successful Farming, author Natalina Sents
offers some advice for farmers looking for new sources of income and
investments.

Complementary
Ag Business – Consider what new business you could establish using the land
and resources you already own. Sents offers …