Embracing Data and Technology:

A Path to Optimal Plant Production in Modern Agriculture

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In today's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, farmers face increasing pressure to maximize crop output while minimizing costs and maintaining quality. Traditional methods of farming are being transformed by advancements in data and technology, offering new opportunities for farmers to achieve higher yields, improved quality, and greater consistency in their produce output. As agricultural educators, it is our responsibility to guide farmers in embracing these innovations and adapting to the changing dynamics of the industry.

Before We Can Move Forward

Before we can move forward with your farm’s data-driven Critical Success Factors (CSF’s) we need to create a baseline for all your farm team members to be aware of and to embrace. We need to calculate, and track, the four plant production measures as follows: