The global agrifood system spans various dynamic and interlinked stages of food production, processing, distribution, and consumption, with each stage consisting of different processes, value chains, numerous stakeholders, and their interactions. Food safety is a key part of such a system. However, food safety has been a paramount concern for consumers for a long time […]
The agriculture and food sector continues to face multiple challenges. With the global population projected to cross the 9.6 billion mark by 2050, the demand for food continues to defy gravity. However, at the same time, the availability of natural resources such as productive arable land and fresh water is becoming increasingly constrained. Processes such […]
Labour management is one of the most important factors responsible for the progress of any agribusiness. Poor efficiency and productivity of farm labour can be the biggest obstacle affecting the profits of any agricultural enterprise. It is thus imperative to employ good labour management practices to ensure the success of your agribusiness activities. Accurate tracking […]
In recent times, big data and analytics have made headlines across the globe for their ability to create and transform industries, drive efficiencies, and improve operational costs. As the proliferation of IoT and sensors continues to generate large chunks of data in real-time, various industries and tech-oriented companies are adopting new technologies such as Artificial […]
With the constantly increasing global population count, the demand for food production is also skyrocketing with every passing day. This, coupled with the increased utilisation of resources, is driving the need for a more sustainable approach to food production. Innovations in agritech are making it possible for food producers to employ sustainable agriculture practices and […]
The agriculture industry today is faced with an overwhelming dilemma: how to feed the ever-growing population without putting irreparable strain on the world’s already overburdened resources. In the traditional agricultural model that is based on a predetermined model, there is minimal control over damage and waste. However now, as resources are becoming more scarce, agribusinesses […]
Agritech in the farming industry is set to become more important than ever in the next few decades. Farmers and agricultural companies are thus turning to the Internet of Things (IoT) to meet the ever-growing demand. Currently, about half of the total habitable land across the globe is used for agriculture; more than three-quarters of which […]
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors have recently been disrupting industries with their wide range of capabilities including augmenting human intelligence and processing huge chunks of data. As AI, in particular, makes headway into agriculture to enhance productivity and resource management, there have been several discussions on how […]
Food production practices across the world are marred by the problems of pest infestations and diseases. Implementing proper pest management strategies has become imperative for each and every food producer. Agritech has been enhancing various aspects of farming and transforming the agricultural production processes significantly. What if we could also enhance crop protection with the […]
Growing population, shrinking arable land, climate change, varying food consumption patterns, and a need to be more sustainable are all driving the agriculture sector in MENA to change at an increasingly rapid rate. Agriculture consulting in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) can be the key for agribusinesses to compete in such a challenging […]
