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Crop nutrient management using Nutrient Expert improves yield, increases farmers’ income, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions Crop nutrient management using Nutrient Expert improves yield, increases farmers’ income, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions March 8, 2021 Nutrient Expert (NE) tool-based site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) in rice and wheat crops can lower global warming...Read More
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Digital agriculture and pathways out of poverty: the need for appropriate design, targeting, and scaling Digital agriculture and pathways out of poverty: the need for appropriate design, targeting, and scaling December 21, 2020 For digital agriculture to deliver on its promise of increasing farmers’ yields and incomes, it is critical...Read More