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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

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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XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs Set a New Standard in Horticulture Lighting

XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs Set a New Standard in Horticulture Lighting

Designed to deliver exceptional efficiency, unmatched durability and seamless system upgrades, XLamp XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs are optimized for high-performance applications in greenhouses, vertical farms and other large-scale growing operations. These LEDs achieve an impressive typical Wall-Plug Efficiency (WPE) of 83.5% at 700 mA and 25°C. This efficiency allows horticulture luminaires to deliver the same output with less power consumption, translating into lower operating costs and optimized designs that use up to 35% fewer Photo Red LEDs. Cree LED's XP-L Photo Red LEDs, built with advanced S Line technology, set a new standard in sulfur and corrosion resistance, offering an extended lifespan and reliable performance. These features significantly reduce maintenance costs while providing consistent, high-quality lighting throughout critical growth cycles. Additionally, a consistent platform offers easy integration with a drop-in replacement for existing XP-based luminaires eliminating the need for reengineering due to footprint changes. With the same 3.45 x 3.45 mm XP footprint as the XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs, the XP-L Photo Red ensures a hassle-free upgrade for existing designs.

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In agricultural applications, solutions that can stand up to rough conditions such as dirt, dust, heat, shock and edge loads are essential. Igus makes this possible with its cable carriers and plastic bearings that are characterized by their outstanding resilience and long service life. These products can be used in tractors, disc harrows, fertilizers, field sprayers, and other agricultural equipment. In many applications, metallic bushings or recirculating ball bearing guides can be replaced by self-lubricating polymer plain bearings to not only improve technology, but significantly reduce costs as well.