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n this article, we explore the groundbreaking advancements in agricultural technology, focusing on the emergence of agricultural drones for precise chemical application. Drawing upon the latest data and insights, we delve into the current state of this…
The St. Petersburg Geoscan Group of Companies, the largest manufacturer of civil aviation drones in Russia, has decided to mass-produce agricultural drones. They are designed for "point" application (by pollination) of plant protection products to the desired…
#potatosorting #AIprocessor #Newtec #opticalsortingmachine #machinelearning #productivity #profitability Potato sorting is a crucial process in the potato industry, and advancements in technology have made it easier and more efficient. Newtec, a leading manufacturer of potato sorting machines, has…
#potatofarming #precisionplanting #agriculturaltechnology #cropmanagement #sustainability #soilhealth Precision farming techniques have revolutionized the agricultural industry, and potato farming is no exception. The latest technology, such as the Grimme UK Repeating One-Row Exacta, is helping potato growers achieve precise…
sustainable agriculture, packaging regulations, European Produce Associations, biodegradable packaging, circular economy, environmental impact The article highlights the recent call made by European Produce Associations for the revision of packaging regulations to support sustainable agriculture. It discusses the…
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, and connected analytics has great potential to support and address some of the most pressing problems faced by agriculture in terms of access to actionable real-time…
Protected areas (PAs) are essential for biodiversity conservation but are threatened by cropland expansion. Recent studies predicted that approximately 500 million ha of additional croplands will be required in 2050 to address global food demand, which will…
Agriculture is an ever-evolving field that requires innovative solutions to improve productivity and efficiency. With the help of AI and standard RGB cameras, farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers can now analyze and monitor the growth of crops…
#Agriculture#Weeding#Drones#Lasers#AI#Farming#CropManagement#PrecisionAgriculture#Sustainability According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global agricultural drones market size is expected to reach USD 864 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 30.19% during the forecast period. Drones equipped with cameras, sensors,…
Aerial imagery is a valuable component of precision agriculture, providing farmers with important information about crop health and yield. Images are typically obtained with an expensive multispectral camera attached to a drone. But a new study from…
Rice is one of the most important crops in the world and constitutes the primary food source for over half of Earth's population. Protecting rice plantations from disease is therefore an essential endeavor in modern agriculture. Of…
New research from the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering into biodegradable sensors may change the way farmers track, measure, and respond in real time to their soil's microbial activity with big implications for addressing global…
