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Oregon's Market of Choice Invests in a More Resilient Local Food Economy in the Face of Climate Change

Dry farmers try to select a site with deep soil and good water-holding characteristics and then utilize a suite of practices to conserve soil moisture for crop growth.

Table Top Garden

Our project consists of a controlled environment hydroponics system calibrated to grow spinach. We aim to use this project to create an in-home garden that efficiently grows vegetables integral to our everyday diets.

The Value of Insect Monitoring in Modern Agriculture

In a world where agriculture must meet the demands of an increasing population while respecting the limits of the planet, the value of insect monitoring cannot be underestimated. It is a key piece of the puzzle

What Causes Blooming Artifacts in Microscopic Imaging and How to Prevent Them

Advanced camera technologies are used with microscopes for diagnostics in the medical and life sciences industry. The occurrence of different types of imaging artifacts is a major challenge faced in microscopic imaging.

More efficient cultivation with controlled raising under LED lighting

We have been focusing on improving the plant raising phase at our GrowWise Research Center for several years now. In a series of trials, lettuce plants were raised in a controlled environment using LED lighting, and then transplanted to a professional grower’s field.

Water’s Journey: Inside a Hydroponic Container Farm

In this blog, Pure Green we’ll describe the journey that water takes through a hydroponic system like ours, from the second it enters the unit to the minute it exits.

Improving Post Harvest Management through Portable Solar Cold Storage Systems – A Case Study from the Northeastern Part of India

The local farmers were informed about the Solar-Powered Cold Storage through the field staff and the District Agriculture Department. About 40 farmers started using Solar Cold Storage facilities in a year, primarily for storing potatoes.

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Cargill and Nestle Purina partner on regenerative agriculture adoption to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina dry pet food products

A new partnership will support the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across more than 200,000 acres of corn and soy farmland and is estimated to reduce the carbon footprint of the Purina grain supply from Cargill by up to 40 percent over the next three years.

Revolutionizing Sustainability: igus Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe

Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus® showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe

Vertefarm: A Revolutionary Hydroponic Micro Plant Factory for In-Home Gardens Launches With Smart Control App

Vertefarm utilizes cutting-edge vertical surface planting and root cyclic drip irrigation technologies to ensure healthy plant growth by providing ample contact with both water and air.

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xFarm Technologies announces integration of Greenfield Technologies (Spain) and SpaceSense (France) to establish itself as a European AgTech leader

With the solid agronomic expertise of Spain's Greenfield Technologies and the cutting-edge know-how of France's SpaceSense, specialised in geospatial AI and climate intelligence, the tech company continues its growth path.

Impossible Foods Unveils Impossible Ranch, Transitions Traditional Cattle Ranch to "Make Meat the New Way" - From Plants

A first-of-its-kind initiative, Impossible Ranch contextualizes the farm-based roots of Impossible meat from plants and reinforces the products' positive impact on planetary health

Innovafeed Expands to U.S.; French Agtech Firm Opens Insect Innovation Center in Decatur, Ill.

-A pivotal partnership with a global leader in human and animal nutrition, ADM. -A strategic presence in Illinois, the heart of America's corn belt, fostering innovation and driving local growth.

NORD Offers Optimum Conveyor Functionality with NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants, and optimize performance.

Phytopathology Research Celebrates 100 Years of Plant Pathology Research in China

The esteemed journal published a special issue on plant pathology research in China, covering topics from plant diseases to immunity

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