AgriTech - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Iseli Nursery; Pure Energy Group and SMA America
Economically, the project provides substantial savings on electricity bills, enhancing the financial stability of Iseli Nursery. These savings can be redirected towards other operational needs, fostering growth and sustainability in the long run.
Purigo - Unmanned Orchard Spraying Robot
Hada Co., Ltd.‘s ’The Purigo Orchard Spraying Robot’ is a revolutionary product that has redefined the conventional 500-liter engine-powered sprayers that have seen no technological advancements for 20 years.
inaho's tomato harvesting robot is being tested and received fees from Dutch growers. Actively looking for partner growers toward commercialization
inaho's tomato harvesting robot started trials with Dutch growers in May 2023, and the cooperating grower has agreed to pay the fees for the robot's harvesting performance since November 2023.
Great Lakes Greenhouses Enhances Cucumber Production with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and GrowWise Control Systems
Dimmable Philips LED toplighting fixtures support maximum efficiency and better use of energy. Cucumber production enhanced through use of customized zonal lighting strategies powered by Philips GrowWise Control System.
"E-commerce of Agricultural Products Market: Pioneering the Digital Transformation of Agriculture"
Technological innovations like mobile platforms, blockchain, and AI are playing a crucial role in overcoming barriers, making it possible for stakeholders to engage more effectively in the agricultural value chain.
Plasma-activated water: A promising technology for pathogen mitigation?
Recent studies on the use of cold plasma for water treatment in agriculture have demonstrated its disinfection and oxygenation capabilities, with high degradation of common plant pathogens.
How Parvalux Is Helping to Develop the Next Generation of Conveyor Systems
Conveyor systems are central to most warehouse operations, and without regular maintenance, downtime can prevent a warehouse from functioning which obviously has a large financial impact.
AgriTech - Featured Stories
How Cyberattackers Hack Farm Equipment
Any machinery connected to the internet or other devices is at risk of hacking. Farmers hoping to make the most of this technology must learn how it's vulnerable and how they can protect it.
GreenVenus Introduces Fast-Growing Lettuce Varieties for Indoor Farming
The company is developing healthy, nutrient-rich specialty vegetables and has now created faster-growing lettuce cultivars, which thrive in controlled environments, growing nearly twice as fast and with larger biomass when compared to conventional lettuce varieties.
Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri
For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond.
AgriTech - News Headlines
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions Selects Cognite to Create Transformative Change in Operations Through Data Discovery & Contextualization
Cognite's Industrial Data Platform Cognite Data Fusion® to serve as a data modeling accelerator using Generative AI to scale across all assets
Petaluma Egg Farm Orders Range Energy's Electric-Powered Trailer System
Extending Petaluma Egg Farm's commitment to sustainability and air quality in the Bay Area, Range's refrigerated trailer system is a practical, hybrid solution that reduces emissions today
BitPath Premiers NavPathâ„¢ Precision Navigation Platform at ION GNSS+ Conference in Baltimore
The First Infinitely Scalable, Ultra High-Power RTK Navigation Service is Now Available in the US
Corteva, Pairwise Join Forces to Accelerate Gene Editing, Advance Climate Resilience in Agriculture
-Corteva to invest $25 million to acquire equity stake in gene editing innovator, Pairwise
-Strategic collaboration to also form a joint venture to accelerate gene editing solutions
Aurora Cannabis Advances Auto-Flowering Research, Unveiling Key Insights for Future Cultivation Excellence
Auto-Flowering Breakthroughs Poised to Transform Cannabis Cultivation in High-Latitude Regions, Opening New Doors for Advanced Breeding Strategies
AgriTech - Featured Product
Wi-Fi HaLow's range makes it ideal for large industrial sites and fields
Wi-Fi HaLow enhances range and penetration while fortifying security and power efficiency, making it a cornerstone technology for IoT use cases. It delivers the familiar benefits of the Wi-Fi standard, such as easy integration, native IP support, the latest Wi-Fi security measures such as WPA3, and extensive ecosystem support. Additionally, there is no need for proprietary hubs and gateways since HaLow is a standard. The choice of lower frequencies offers a compelling mix of extended range and robust penetration through physical obstacles. Moreover, the low-power aspect of the technology enables HaLow devices to be powered by coin-sized cell batteries for months and, in some cases, years.
AgriTech - Featured Company
igus
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.