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The Future of The Agricultural Industry With AI

For insight into how AI could alter the future of the agricultural industry, we spoke to James McHugh and Ashleigh Patterson, consultants at AGBi – an innovation funding and consulting firm that helps businesses access government incentives and R&D tax credits.

Having Lost $500,000 to SAP, Grow Lamp Manufacturer Turns to MRPeasy

Tennessee-based Horticulture Lighting Group has harnessed the power of MRP software to streamline their operations and drive sustained growth. “We managed to implement it in under 3 months without many issues, a sharp contrast to big ERPs,” says CFO Bruce Heinemann.

The Cost of Downtime: How Reliable Lighting Impacts Commercial Profits

In commercial cultivation, uptime is everything. Any disruption—from a single light failure to a complete zone outage—can derail production schedules, reduce yield quality, and cut into profits.

Why Top Agri-Businesses Are Turning to AI-Powered ERP Systems for Competitive Advantage

AI-powered ERP systems have reached the farms and are leading them from behind the scenes. They are impacting all farm operations, but not to replace you, but to give you valuable information and complete control from field to finances.

Termites | What You Should Know About the Silent Saboteurs of Soil and Structure

Farmers cultivating sugarcane, maize, rice, wheat, groundnuts, and various fruit trees must remain vigilant. Termites can damage crops by attacking roots and stems, tunneling through plant tissues, weakening the plant’s structure, and impeding vital water and nutrient flow

Multi-Channel LED lighting for Greenhouses

Optimizing light levels is crucial for enhancing productivity and maintaining plant health. LED lighting provides an opportunity to achieve just that, with specific benefits for growers transitioning from traditional HPS to high-intensity LED solutions.

How Time-of-Flight Cameras Improve AI-Based Plant Row Detection in Precision Agriculture

In precision agriculture systems, cameras help detect plant rows with a high degree of clarity, even under difficult conditions. That’s why ToF cameras have become very popular. Learn about how AI-based plant row detection works, its benefits, and must-have camera features

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Agriculture Drone Technology: Transforming Precision Farming and Crop Yields Worldwide

Drones will be one of the key aspects of the future of agriculture by providing incredibly valuable real-time data to farm operators to formulate more informed data driven decisions to positively impact farm yields.

Essential Farm Equipment Transforming Indian Agriculture: What Every Modern Farmer Should Know

For any farmer planning the next season, it's important to consider not only the best tractor in India but also how it integrates with other farm tools. Comparing tractor price in India alongside features ensures the choice leads to sustainable farming and long-term savings.

How Thermoformed Agricultural Plastics Support Farm Efficiency & Hygiene Practices

In this article, Ansini, specialists in agriculture thermoforming, look at why thermoformed plastics are emerging as an ideal material choice for farms, balancing hygiene, cost and sustainability.

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AgEagle Aerial Systems Rebrands as EagleNXT to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

Rebrand reflects strategic evolution and positions EagleNXT to capture global expansion opportunities across defense, agriculture, and commercial drone markets

Commercial UAV News to Host Webinar on Expanding Role of Spray Drone Technology

"UAS Beyond Imagery: Exploring the Evolving Capabilities of Spray Drone Technology" airs September 16, 2025

M-AAA backs MSU research on high oleic soybeans, driving 'once-in-a-generation' gains for Michigan dairy farmers

MSU-led research shows how feeding dairy cows high oleic soybeans can cut feed cost, boost milk quality and spark economic growth - allowing one southwest Michigan dairy farm to add more than $1 per cow per day in income over feed cost.

Edacious and Regenerative Organic Alliance Enter Collaboration to Measure Nutritional Impact of Regenerative Organic Certified® Agriculture

For decades, the global food system has prioritized yield over quality, sacrificing nutrient density in the process. The consequences are mounting: increased malnutrition, chronic disease, and soil degradation signal a system out of balance.

From orbit to farm: Messium scores £3.3m to revolutionise how the world feeds itself

UKI2S and international investors back Messium's AI-driven satellite tech to help farmers worldwide cut costs, raise yields, and and transform sustainable farming at scale

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