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REVOLUTIONISING THE UK POTATO INDUSTRY: INNOVATIVE PRECISION BREEDING PROJECT PROMISES RADICAL SOLUTIONS

Researchers will focus on two key goals: reducing bruising-related discoloration and making potatoes quicker to cook. These improvements aim to enhance potato quality, cut down on food waste, and meet the evolving needs of consumers.

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.

Trial Grodan and Philips Full LED shows high level quality tomato production with up to 40% heat input reduction

The initial results show that it is possible for tomato growers to maintain high levels of quality and production, even when they reduce the heat input in the greenhouse.

Agricobots Drives Precision Farming with Outdoornav Autonomy Software

Agricobots’ project aims to develop a specialized vineyard spraying robot known as VinyA st-4030. The robot is engineered to navigate demanding and dangerous landscapes characterized by steep slopes and potential slipperiness.

Robotic Evolution In Packaging Automation Delivers Greater Efficiency

Predominantly known for their automatic bagging equipment, Haley recently introduced the industry's first-known robotic pad inserter. The 6-axis robot places cardboard top pads in different-sized produce boxes.

Unwrapping the Mystery of Mummy Nuts in Commercial Agriculture

In this month’s article, FarmSense will delve into what mummy nuts are, their significance in commercial agriculture sanitation, and the strategies employed to mitigate their impact. Let’s begin unwrapping the mystery of mummy nuts in commercial agriculture.

Specialty Food Manufacturer Meets FDA Requirements and Sustains Growth with MRP Software

Specialty food manufacturer Tait Farm Foods implemented MRP software to get a clear overview of their operation and increase profitability.

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Controlled-environment agriculture research sees innovation through Project GREEEN

Throughout Project GREEEN’s 25 years, the program has supported research on controlled-environment agriculture and how to increase its economic viability.

Benefits of Edge Computing in Agriculture

Farmers often hesitate to adopt the latest technology. However, edge computing has unparalleled potential for improving farming efficiency. Here is a breakdown of edge computing and how the agricultural sector can benefit from its applications.

AI Making Ag Equipment Accessible to All Farmers

The emergence of AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can address many challenges facing farmers today, including expanding access to mechanized equipment. Leveraging these innovations is crucial to enhancing productivity in agriculture to meet future demand.

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AGBOOST SCALES AI-ENABLED GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARE FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS

Technology accelerates more efficient, profitable and sustainable global beef

Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture

-Expert generative AI system has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users -Bayer AgPowered Services bring capabilities to support regulatory and sustainability reporting and now include a global weather dataset that spans the last 40 years

SOIL TECH KEY TO ACHIEVING ELUSIVE SCOPE 3 COMMITMENTS

While estimates on the amount of GHG emissions from agriculture vary, nitrogen fertilizer - vital to growing healthy, abundant crops - is a significant contributor, said Fournier, who will be leading a discussion on the importance of nitrogen management in Scope 3 emissions March 20 at the World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco and at Summit events in Sao Paulo and London later this year.

ProducePay Launches Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Buyers now have end-to-end visibility from farm to final destination, assuring delivery of high-quality produce with up to 80 percent less rejection rates

Agtech leader Herdwatch acquires two vet software companies in the UK and Ireland

TB Master and ComTag join Herdwatch to create single platform for producers and vets

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