Agricultural Labor
Agricultural household labor is therefore a key household asset and its accurate measurement is important. The estimation of labor inputs on smallholder farms is complex and vulnerable to
Agricultural household labor is therefore a key household asset and its accurate measurement is important. The estimation of labor inputs on smallholder farms is complex and vulnerable to
Modern agricultural sensors can measure a vast array of parameters, including soil moisture, nutrient levels (NPK), pH, ambient temperature, humidity, leaf wetness, solar radiation, and
The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new program to support farmers in Kerala adapt to climate change and promote agri-entrepreneurs to market
Agriculture can help reduce poverty for 75% of the world''s poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming. It can raise incomes, improve food security and benefit the
Transforming the agricultural sector by shifting from supply-driven production to one that is more responsive to market demand and farmers'' needs is essential," said Satu
Explore the powerful synergy between ultra-fast 5G networks and solar innovations driving sustainable energy solutions, while addressing challenges like security and costs for a
Adjustable-tilt solar panels can reduce heat stress on crops by providing shade, protect plants against late frost by holding in more nighttime heat and reduce irrigation
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Agriculture and Food Agriculture can help reduce poverty, raise incomes and improve food security for 80% of the world''s poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming. The
In agriculture, 5G-enabled weather forecasting can provide farmers with hyper-local, real-time weather data, enabling more efficient crop management and resource allocation.
For these reasons, in this work, the design, construction and fabrication of an adaptable autonomous solar-powered climatic station with wireless 3G or WiFi communication is
RYNAN''s weather stations for farms are built for uninterrupted performance in the field. Each station runs on solar power, ensuring energy efficiency and reducing the need for manual
In a Feb. 2023 report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture''s Economic Research Service reported that a majority of row crop acreage in the United States was managed using auto-steer and
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Country Profiles developed by the World Bank and partners, give an overview of the agricultural challenges in countries around the world,
In this context, the development of a solar tracking system for remote weather monitoring in agriculture can have a significant impact, improving agricultural productivity while
Agricultural productivity growth appears to induce structural transformation within the small-town services sector, with employment in high-skilled services growing at a faster pace than that in
The study develops a cost-effective, solar-powered weather station for agricultural applications.
This innovative program aims at enhancing environmental sustainability, competitiveness, and economic participation of small and medium agricultural producers
This practice, also known as agrivoltaics or dual-use solar, involves locating agricultural production, such as crops, livestock, or pollinator habitats, underneath solar panels or between
The project, a partnership between the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the World Bank, focused on providing assets to farmers and fisherfolk,
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