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Vertical Farming Technology Market Set for 25% CAGR Growth by 2030

Vertical farming technology is booming, with a projected CAGR of 25% by 2030, driven by urbanization, sustainability, and technological advancements.

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.

MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases

With LOCOMOS, the in-field sensors measure soil moisture, leaf wetness and other environmental conditions. The data is then analyzed by software that generates precise irrigation recommendations and delivers them to growers via an easy-to-use smartphone app.

The future of farming - Precision bearings are vital in autonomous agricultural machinery

In the context of autonomous agricultural equipment, bearings have to meet specific and heightened demands. Three primary challenges stand out for engineers: the need for higher precision; enhanced durability; and minimal maintenance.

Guarding Your Grove: Understanding Almond Pest Monitoring

One of the most persistent threats to almond production is the presence of insect pests. These unwelcome visitors can cause significant damage, reducing yields and impacting the quality of the almonds.

Is Indoor Hydroponics a Good Solution for Agricultural Cooperatives?

In this blog, we’ll analyze the environment for agricultural cooperatives today, and examine how investments in agricultural technologies like hydroponics can help these organizations meet the evolving challenges of global markets.

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Empowering Smallholder Farmers with MRV Solutions: Challenges and Opportunities

MRV solutions include technologies and methodologies used in measuring the agricultural outputs, the reporting of the farming procedures, and the validation of compliance with environmental regulations or recommended farming practices.

Designing Flood-Resilient Agricultural Infrastructure

Agricultural infrastructure could be a safety net for crops regardless of location. What are the most effective and accessible installations to make as soon as possible in light of the advancing climate crisis?

Urban Crop Solutions promotes microalgae cultivation

After an extensive search for suitable indoor farming partners, UCS was selected to meet the specific needs of the client. UCS’s slogan, “We build your indoor farm to your specifications,” facilitated the connection for a tailored solution.

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Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

The annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day will take place at the Meigs Horticulture Research Farm in Lafayette, IN. Sponsored by Purdue University Extension, Glacial Drift Enterprises and The Land Connection, regional farmers are invited to hear from national experts on weeding tools and techniques for vegetables and row crops

Fluence LED Fixtures Power Six Facilities, 120,000 Square Feet of Canopy for Holistic Industries

The companies' multiyear partnership across six states has included trials to prove LED efficacy, research into intercanopy lighting techniques and expansion to more than 120,000 square feet of canopy under Fluence fixtures

Bioceres Crop Solutions Receives Green Light for Cultivation of Drought Tolerant HB4 Wheat in the United States

The United States is the fourth largest wheat producer in the world ― the largest in the Americas ― and is the fourth country in the world to greenlight production of HB4 wheat, following Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

Larkmead Vineyards Unveils Inaugural Release from Pioneering Research Block

Larkmead Vineyards, owned by the Solari Baker family, is excited to release its first wine from their Research Block, a vineyard planted with a diverse set of grape varieties to trial their success in dynamic climatic conditions.

MAXXDRIVE Gear Units Deliver Powerful Performance for Demanding Applications

MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver significant output torques, quiet operation, and long service life for heavy-duty industrial applications.

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NORD MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units - Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications

NORD MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units - Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications

Extremely high output torques, quiet running and a long service life: These are the excellent features of industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. NORD MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units provide high output torques from 132,000 lb-in to 2,495,900 lb-in and are perfect for use in heavy duty applications such as bucket elevators, agitators, conveyor belt drives, mixers, mills, drums or crushers. Industrial gear units are available as parallel helical gear units or bevel gear units. They are constructed, according to the UNICASE design principle that was developed by NORD. NORD is the industrial gear unit manufacturer with the world's largest UNICASE gear product.

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