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Thoughts on Agriculture, Data & Technology

Technical articles, research summaries, tutorials, and insights from the intersection of agriculture and data science.

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My Journey from Nepal to the University of Florida: Lessons in Agricultural Research

From working with farmers in Chitwan to advanced crop modeling at UF — the experiences that shaped my approach to agricultural data science.

8 min readagricultural engineering career
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Calibrating DSSAT Models: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

A practical guide to DSSAT calibration based on real-world experience, covering the most common pitfalls researchers face.

12 min readDSSAT calibration guide
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Machine Learning for Crop Yield Prediction: A Practical Overview

How machine learning is transforming crop yield prediction, and a comparison of models I've tested in my research.

10 min readML crop yield prediction
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What I Learned at the 23rd DSSAT Development Sprint

Key takeaways from the 23rd DSSAT Development Sprint at the University of Kentucky — new features, community insights, and the future of crop modeling.

7 min readDSSAT development sprint
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From Field to Forecast: How Crop Simulation Models Work

A beginner-friendly explanation of how crop simulation models like DSSAT convert field data into yield predictions.

10 min readcrop simulation models
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Working in Israeli Agriculture: What Nepal Can Learn

My experience at Ragolski & Son's and the advanced techniques that could benefit Nepali agriculture.

8 min readagriculture internship Israel
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Getting Started with QGIS for Agricultural Research

A step-by-step guide to using QGIS for site selection, spatial analysis, and crop monitoring in agricultural research.

15 min readQGIS agriculture GIS
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Precision Nitrogen Management: A Data-Driven Approach

How decision support tools can optimize nitrogen application for rice cultivation — lessons from my research in Chitwan.

10 min readprecision nitrogen management

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