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IoT-Enabled Retaining Walls Hold Potential for Tech-Forward Crop Protection

Incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables real-time monitoring of retaining walls, enhances visibility and facilitates responsiveness to changing conditions.

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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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.

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.

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xFarm Technologies is now a certified B Corporation, an important recognition of its commitment to sustainability

The nonprofit organization B Lab has verified, through the B Corp Certification process, the tech company's high standards of social and environmental performance, responsibility, and transparency. Since day one, xFarm Technologies has been committed to the digitalization of the agri-food sector for greater social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

The Role of CAN Bus Controllers in Agricultural Machinery

Discover how CAN bus controllers power modern agriculture. Learn their role in engine control, implement management, data logging, and telematics, plus key benefits, challenges, best practices, and future trends for smarter, more efficient farming.

Agricultural Ventilation Fans: Driving Efficiency, Sustainability, and Growth in Farming

Agricultural ventilation fans are essential for modern farming, helping regulate airflow, temperature, humidity, and air quality in barns, greenhouses, and storage facilities. By improving livestock health, supporting crop growth, and enhancing sustainability, these fans play a key role in boosting farm productivity and driving the future of smart, eco-friendly agriculture.

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

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