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Top tips for avoiding food contamination
Cross contamination can occur at any stage of the food production chain, so food processing facilities have processes and procedures in place to remove any risk of product mishandling.
Examining the Growing Presence of Cobots in Agriculture Operations: 7 Insights
Agricultural automation is still a relatively new field, so understanding how to use it effectively is evolving as the sector matures. Here are seven insights worth taking away from the rise of agricultural cobots.
Plant Health Monitoring: The 5 Most Important Factors to Check
As a hydroponic grower, plant health monitoring is a crucial aspect of ensuring your plants thrive and produce high yields. In this blog, we’ll discuss the key factors to monitor and how to address common plant deficiencies.
Maximizing Commercial Greenhouse Yields Through CO2-Sensing IoT Systems
Localized CO2 monitors, placed in close proximity to the plants themselves would help combat microclimates forming within the growing areas, which are liable to change as plants grow and mature.
10 Essential Tips for Choosing the Best Lighting Fixtures for Your Grow Operation
Whether you're a commercial grower or just starting, these 10 essential tips will help you make the best choice for your setup.
Revolutionizing Nutrient Management with Virtual Soil Testing (VST)
Virtual Soil Testing (VST) is a machine learning model that empowers retailers, agronomists and growers to make rapid, data-driven decisions about nutrient management, all without extensive physical sampling.
Uninvited Guests | How the Codling Moth Impacts Commercial Agriculture
When these pests take up residence in an orchard, they don’t just nibble; they stage a full-scale invasion, leaving farmers scrambling to protect their harvest.
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Russian Scientists Develop Autonomous Drone Swarms for Precision Agriculture at SFedU
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The key innovation lies in developing an autonomous control system for drone swarms. "We're moving from a 'one operator - one drone' model to a more efficient 'one operator - drone swarm' approach," explains laboratory head Andrey Leshchev-Romanenko.
Agricultural Robots Prove Their Worth to Farmers Worldwide

Aimed at reshaping the future of agriculture in the midst of transformation, here’s a look back at the event that took place from February 4th to 6th in Auzeville-Tolosane, near Toulouse (France)... under a radiant sun!
Carbon Robotics Introduces Faster, Lighter and Modular LaserWeeder G2 Product Line

Powered by Carbon AI, LaserWeeder G2 provides farmers with the world’s most precise weed control in new sizes, configurations and prices
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D-Wave and Staque Announce New Hybrid-Quantum Application for Optimization of Autonomous Agriculture Vehicle Movements
Application built with Verge Ag and supported by Canada's DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster simulates and optimizes in-field operations of autonomous and semi-autonomous machines at scale
John Deere Partners with Drive TLV
Innovation hub offers further access to technology and advanced solutions for Deere customers
How Can Biotechnology Help Farmers Grow More Food?
Biotechnology has revolutionized various sectors, including agriculture, by offering innovative solutions to increase food production, improve crop resilience, and optimize resource use. As the global population continues to grow, the need to produce more food with limited resources becomes even more critical. Biotechnology presents a promising pathway to meet this demand through genetic engineering, bio-fertilizers, pest-resistant crops, and other advanced techniques.
AGRIVOLTAICS: Setting new standards with AGRI-GermanSolar® panels from GermanSolar
GermanSolar introduces its Agrivoltaics solar panels: AgriGermanSolar® for dual land use in agriculture. The Agri-GermanSolar® panels are made for dual-land-use, providing optimal solutions for greenhouses, Agri-Solar farming roofs, and life-stock animal-shelters. GermanSolar offers multiple system-solutions with several variables to maximize solar energy absorption and yield, for the panels and, of course, for the crops, too!
Rising Labor Costs Fuel Demand for Precision Planting: Market Set for 10.1% CAGR Growth
Partnerships between key players drive innovation, fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies.
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