AgriTech - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How Cyberattackers Hack Farm Equipment
Any machinery connected to the internet or other devices is at risk of hacking. Farmers hoping to make the most of this technology must learn how it's vulnerable and how they can protect it.
inaho's tomato harvesting robot is being tested and received fees from Dutch growers. Actively looking for partner growers toward commercialization
inaho's tomato harvesting robot started trials with Dutch growers in May 2023, and the cooperating grower has agreed to pay the fees for the robot's harvesting performance since November 2023.
Great Lakes Greenhouses Enhances Cucumber Production with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and GrowWise Control Systems
Dimmable Philips LED toplighting fixtures support maximum efficiency and better use of energy. Cucumber production enhanced through use of customized zonal lighting strategies powered by Philips GrowWise Control System.
"E-commerce of Agricultural Products Market: Pioneering the Digital Transformation of Agriculture"
Technological innovations like mobile platforms, blockchain, and AI are playing a crucial role in overcoming barriers, making it possible for stakeholders to engage more effectively in the agricultural value chain.
Plasma-activated water: A promising technology for pathogen mitigation?
Recent studies on the use of cold plasma for water treatment in agriculture have demonstrated its disinfection and oxygenation capabilities, with high degradation of common plant pathogens.
How Parvalux Is Helping to Develop the Next Generation of Conveyor Systems
Conveyor systems are central to most warehouse operations, and without regular maintenance, downtime can prevent a warehouse from functioning which obviously has a large financial impact.
What is the importance of spectrums when growing indoors?
Spectrums are crucial when growing plants indoors because they directly affect the photosynthesis process, plant growth, and development. Here are several reasons why the light spectrum is important.
AgriTech - Featured Stories
GreenVenus Introduces Fast-Growing Lettuce Varieties for Indoor Farming
The company is developing healthy, nutrient-rich specialty vegetables and has now created faster-growing lettuce cultivars, which thrive in controlled environments, growing nearly twice as fast and with larger biomass when compared to conventional lettuce varieties.
Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri
For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond.
PLENTY ACCELERATES WORLD'S LARGEST VERTICAL FARMING RESEARCH CENTER
After receiving the largest economic development grant ever given by the State of Wyoming, Plenty is expanding its R&D footprint and building the world's largest vertical farming research center.
AgriTech - News Headlines
Optimise one or manage many? REAP 2024 explores ag-tech's balancing act.
Industry leaders, farmers, innovators, and researchers will gather at Newmarket Racecourse on November 6th to learn about the latest ag-tech and explore insights from renowned industry leaders.
FarmWise & RDO Equipment Co. Form Exclusive Partnership to Revolutionize Precision Weeding in Specialty Crops
FarmWise and RDO Equipment Co. announce a partnership to sell and support AI-powered weeding technology for U.S. vegetable growers.
Farmland LP Announces Investment from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund to Support Regenerative Agriculture
Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund to Invest in Vital Farmland III, LLC (Fund III)
Kubota North America Corporation Acquires Bloomfield Robotics, Inc.
Strategic Alignment Drives the Acquisition to Provide Specialty Crop Monitoring Services
New Ag Seasonal Platform Manager, H2 Organizer, Launches to Support Farmers and Temporary Farmworkers
-H2 Organizer's companion app, MiChamba, will allow for onboarding, documentation storage, payroll, and communication with managers via mobile app
-Western Growers, WAFLA, and Scaroni Family of Companies are partner organizations at launch
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