In order to propose a credible alternative to intensive agriculture (a model inherited from the 1960s with disastrous environmental consequences), drone startups are developing unmanned machines, using cutting-edge technologies to...
Read moreA high-tech mobile surveillance unit was delivered at the end of October as part of Hort Innovation’s multi-agricultural industry surveillance initiative – iMapPESTS. The iMapPESTS: Sentinel Surveillance for Agriculture program is researching and...
Read moreWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Using the right apps can improve your communication and increase efficiency on your farm. Dennis Buckmaster, agricultural and biological engineering professor at Purdue University, shared tips...
Read moreI feel like it was about 5 years ago when the gates were opened to the ag data land rush. Small ag-tech companies and multinational legacy companies all entered the...
Read moreQuestions of data replication are now being asked by those concerned about data ownership. Questions around data ownership have been long discussed in and outside the agriculture sector – but...
Read moreCan intelligent technology help ensure value chains can continue to function uninterrupted in the face of a future pandemic? How can we cost-effectively collect and utilize soil data to automate...
Read moreQuality and traceability, two important requirements of potato fresh packing, are threatened by market disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns have increased home-cooking and the popularity of fresh potatoes,...
Read moreSociety is increasingly dependent on technology. However, not everyone has equal access. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), people in developing countries are at risk of being left behind during the...
Read moreData-driven decisions based on weather information are helping East Anglian farms cut the cost and environmental impact of crop spraying – with the help of a new free-to-use sensor network....
Read moreNine early-stage agtech startups focusing on row crop innovations and sustainability are preparing for a week of intense virtual programming and the chance to pitch to a panel of farmers...
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