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agriculture
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Tillage
Tillage is the mechanical working of soil to prepare seedbeds, control weeds and incorporate residues or fertiliser, with depth and intensity matched…
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Hail Nets
Hail nets are protective mesh canopies installed over orchards and berry plantations to shield crops from hail damage and, in some designs,…
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No-Till Farming
No-till farming is a cultivation method that sows crops directly into undisturbed soil without ploughing, conserving moisture, reducing erosion and building organic…
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Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is a water-delivery method that supplies water directly to the root zone through emitters, minimising evaporation and enabling precise moisture…
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Fertigation
Fertigation is the practice of injecting soluble fertilisers into an irrigation system so that nutrients are delivered with water directly to the…
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Integrated Pest Management
Integrated pest management is a crop-protection strategy that combines monitoring, biological controls, cultural practices and targeted chemical treatment to keep pest populations…
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Plant Protection Products
Plant protection products are regulated substances, including fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, applied to crops to control pests, diseases and weeds, with their…
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Spray Drift
Spray drift is the unintended movement of pesticide droplets or vapour away from the target crop during application, which can contaminate neighbouring…
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Harvest Timing
Harvest timing is the decision of when to pick or cut a crop based on maturity indicators such as sugar content, colour,…
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Post-Harvest Handling
Post-harvest handling encompasses all operations between harvest and processing or sale, including field heat removal, cleaning, sorting, grading and packing, and it…