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Edge AI in Precision Agriculture: Practical Considerations for Real-World Farming

While many digital agriculture solutions rely on centralized cloud infrastructure, farming environments often present practical constraints that influence how technology can be deployed effectively.

Engineering the Future of Lubricants: From Plants to Performance

The global movement towards sustainability has put a spotlight on biolubricants as a great alternative to petroleum-based lubricants due to their ability to not harm the environment like petroleum-based lubricants do.

PRODUCTION OF 3D PRINTED ROBOTICS COMPONENTS FOR AGRI-TECH – A CASE STUDY

Dogtooth’s robots use state-of-the-art machine learning and computer vision technology to achieve the near-human levels of visual acuity and dexterity required to pick delicate berry fruits without damage.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

Yes, challenges like high costs and technical barriers exist, but solutions are emerging, making AI more inclusive and effective. As trends like digital twins, generative AI, and advanced robotics take hold, the potential for smarter, sustainable farming grows.

Harvest Faster, Smarter: How Precise Lighting Cycles Cut Down Time to Market

One of the most effective (yet underutilized) strategies for accelerating production is optimizing your lighting cycles. With precision-controlled lighting, growers can shorten vegetative phases, stimulate earlier flowering, and ultimately harvest sooner—without compromisi

Autonomous farm robots optimize pest control with electric linear actuators

Agrobot is actively developing other iterations of the Bug Vacuum, including even larger footprints. As the company extends its solutions to new axes of motion, Thomson engineers and BIBUS Spain, S.L., will be working with them to meet any actuator challenges that emerge.

Multi-Zone Greenhouse Lighting: A Practical Guide to Advanced Dynamic LEDs

Learn how an advanced dynamic LED solution improves yield, quality, and energy efficiency in each bay of a multi-zoned greenhouse.

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Customizing plant metabolism through light modulation

Advances in LED technology and controlled environment agriculture have made it possible to design precise light regimes that optimize both biomass production and the accumulation of valuable phytochemicals.

WSSA Commends New Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project

The pilot project's four-pronged focus will help to improve both the nation's food security and food affordability, point out WSSA leaders.

Indoor Ag-Con & Inside Grower Announce Finalists for the 2nd Annual CEAs - Cultivating Excellence Awards

Celebrating outstanding achievement across three categories—Operational Excellence, Product Innovation, and the newly added Trailblazer Award—The CEAs spotlight growers, innovators, and individuals who are shaping the future of indoor agriculture.

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How a K-State partnership will help put cutting-edge drone technology in farmers' hands

Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, K-State's ID3A are partnering to advance drone technology, empower farmers and shape the future of precision agriculture

The $16 Billion Molecular Breeding Market That's Quietly Powering Global Food Security

The global Molecular Breeding Market is projected to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2032, growing at a 17.8% CAGR. Learn how genomics, AI tools, and government investments are transforming crop and livestock breeding for sustainable and high-yield agriculture.

From Fields to the Cloud: Smart Agriculture Market Ushers in a New Era of Farming

The Smart Agriculture Market is set to hit USD 51.4 billion by 2032. Discover how AI, IoT, drones, and automation are transforming farming into a data-driven industry that boosts yield, saves resources, and ensures sustainable food production worldwide.

Bushel Plus Launches X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™ for John Deere X9 Series Combines

A revolutionary modular design delivers faster crop changeovers, cleaner grain, and improved harvest efficiency.

Indoor Ag-Con Announces Opening Day Keynote: CEA Alliance Insights on the State of the Industry

Indoor Ag-Con, the premier event for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced its Opening Day keynote for the February 11-12, 2026 edition at the Westgate Las Vegas. Titled "CEA Alliance Insights on the State of the Industry," the session will feature a candid, global discussion with leading indoor growers examining the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector today.

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