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Oregon's Market of Choice Invests in a More Resilient Local Food Economy in the Face of Climate Change
Dry farmers try to select a site with deep soil and good water-holding characteristics and then utilize a suite of practices to conserve soil moisture for crop growth.
The Value of Insect Monitoring in Modern Agriculture
In a world where agriculture must meet the demands of an increasing population while respecting the limits of the planet, the value of insect monitoring cannot be underestimated. It is a key piece of the puzzle
What Causes Blooming Artifacts in Microscopic Imaging and How to Prevent Them
Advanced camera technologies are used with microscopes for diagnostics in the medical and life sciences industry. The occurrence of different types of imaging artifacts is a major challenge faced in microscopic imaging.
Improving Post Harvest Management through Portable Solar Cold Storage Systems – A Case Study from the Northeastern Part of India
The local farmers were informed about the Solar-Powered Cold Storage through the field staff and the District Agriculture Department. About 40 farmers started using Solar Cold Storage facilities in a year, primarily for storing potatoes.
Driving a Responsive, Sustainable and Efficient Food Supply Chain
To adapt and thrive in this ever-evolving market, food and beverage producers require the capability to integrate the different planning levels, departments and teams within a supply chain.
Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom: See What Best Suits Your Embedded Vision Application
There are two major approaches to camera-related magnification - optical zoom and digital zoom. One relies on manual adjustments while the other leverages software algorithms. Explore the differences, advantages, and limitations of both these approaches.
A Packaging Look-Ahead for 2024 and Beyond
As packaging converters and their brand/retailer clients look to the future, there are four key areas of focus that are getting a lot of attention: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Automation, and Hiring and Retaining talent.
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Cargill and Nestle Purina partner on regenerative agriculture adoption to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina dry pet food products
A new partnership will support the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across more than 200,000 acres of corn and soy farmland and is estimated to reduce the carbon footprint of the Purina grain supply from Cargill by up to 40 percent over the next three years.
Revolutionizing Sustainability: igus Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus® showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe
6 Tips to Navigate Paperless Farm Management
The paperless revolution has come to the farm. Trading paper for a digitized operational system can streamline and secure farm management, but it also requires careful planning and execution.
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Teledyne FLIR IIS expands its Forge camera series with IP67 rating targeting smart agriculture, food, and beverage industries
The Forge 1GigE IP67 camera series is designed for reliability in demanding industrial factory automation environments
Tropical Agro Fortifies Farmer Solutions Portfolio for Comprehensive Support
New Product Line up Unveiled to Supercharge 2024 Kharif Cropping Season
Firebolt Ag Helps Kansas Farmers Score with Crops and Carbon
"...in the current market, this can be just enough to keep a lot of farmers in the black."
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