Drones in agriculture
The drone is an unmanned aircraft, usually with 4 rotors that creates uplift with its propellers. Although quite similar to helicopters, the principles of steering and control are completely different. While a helicopter may be steered by altering the propeller’s pitch, steering drones is generally done by changing the rotors’ speed in order to advance […]
Importance of magnesium fertilization for greenhouse crops
Mineral nutrition of BANANA plantations in East-Asia and in similar growth regions / Dr. Oded Achilea Some botanical facts Cultivated bananas and plantains are giant herbaceous monocot plants within the genus Musa, a member in the botanical family Musaceae. The center of origin of the group is in South-East Asia, where they occur from India to Polynesia. Other […]
The advantages of using nitrification inhibitors
The most efficient application of nitrogenous fertilizer is an issue, which arises year after year. Nitrogen demand varies with crop type and its potential yield. Soil residual nitrogen from previous growing seasons must be considered when deciding about the rate of nitrogenous fertilizer to apply. Usually, the recommended rate of elemental nitrogen (N) for wheat […]
fertigation management
Cherry is a deciduous tree that requires about 1000 hours of cold temperatures to get fruits. Cherry trees are cultivated in the high mountain areas of Israel – the Golan Heights and the Judea Mountains due to its special cold climate. In Israel, there is only one main variety of cherry, “Kayos“, which usually ripens […]
Irrigation control significanse during the transition from winter to summer
In Israel summers are dry and winters are the rainy season. So, the transition time, between the winter’s end and spring is a challenging period in terms of irrigation – The amount of sunlight radiation changes according to cloud coverage. Unknown quantities of rain. Dry spells. Dry winds. Inconsistent temperatures. All these factors cause irregular […]
Blueberry Nutrition- The Latest Hit
Blueberry is considered a “superfood”, for its many health properties and nutritional values including vitamins, minerals, trace elements, powerful antioxidants, and fibers. Blueberries Anthocyanins (purple/blue dye color) are powerful antioxidants also used as anti-inflammatory substances. These same substances contribute to cardiovascular health, while also improving and maintaining optic health and enhance vision, especially night vision. […]
