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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.
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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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.
Spotted Lanternfly: Understanding the Threat to U.S. Agriculture
Early detection can prevent many of the challenges faced by growers in established infestation zones. Real-time insights, accurate identification, and data-driven technology give producers a practical way to stay ahead of this invasive pest.
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Digital Agriculture Market Reach USD 51.3 Billion by 2033 Globally
The growth of the digital agriculture market is primarily driven by the increase in adoption of precision farming techniques, rise in demand for food security, and advancements in agricultural technologies. Farmers are leveraging digital solutions such as AI, IoT, big data analytics, and remote sensing to optimize resource utilization, improve crop yields, and enhance sustainability. The growing penetration of cloud-based farm management software and automation technologies, including drones and autonomous tractors, is further boosting adoption. Moreover, climate change concerns and the need for efficient water and soil management are pushing farmers toward data-driven decision-making. Investments from aggrotech startups and collaborations between technology providers and agricultural enterprises are also fueling innovation in digital agriculture.
Farm Equipment Rental Market: Size, Trends, Growth Opportunities, and Regional Insights 2032
The Farm Equipment Rental Market is forecast to reach USD 104.1 Billion by 2032, witnessing the growth at a CAGR of 7.2% during the period from 2023 to 2032. Understand market size, trends in rental adoption, benefits for farmers, and competitive landscape to leverage opportunities in the global agriculture sector.
Agricultural Lubricant Market Growth Driven by Farm Mechanization and Sustainable Solutions
The agricultural lubricant market continues to expand as mechanized farming grows worldwide. The report highlights market size, regional trends, major players, and the shift toward bio-based and synthetic lubricants that improve equipment performance and reduce environmental impact.
Urban Farming Market: Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Food Systems
The Urban Farming Market continues to grow as cities embrace sustainable food systems and local production. Rising demand for fresh produce, smart farming technologies, and supportive policies are driving steady market growth and reshaping how modern urban communities cultivate and consume food.
Hydroponic Nutrients Market Size, Growth, Trends, and Global Forecast to 2032
The Hydroponic Nutrients Market is expanding rapidly with growing adoption of hydroponic and vertical farming systems. Rising demand for sustainable food production, technological innovation, and urban agriculture initiatives are driving global market growth and shaping the future of modern farming.
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