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Autonomous Flying in a Swarm BionicBee - ultralight flying object with precise control

With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has now for the first time developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee will present its first flight show at the Hannover Messe 2024.

Signify foresees a bright future for vertical farming, driven by automation and diversification

Anne Jancic, segment marketer for vertical farming at Philips LED solutions for horticulture, expects vertical farming will develop in the next decade into a strong, full-fledged sector, in which producers, suppliers and supply chain partners work together more closely.

Developing Cloud-Based Systems for Managing Indoor Farming Operations

Artificial intelligence (AI), linked sensors, smart climate control and other innovative solutions impact indoor farming and promote sustainability and resilience in crop production.

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.

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Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group Announce Unreasonable Food™ Year 1 Venture Cohort Aiming to Redefine the Future of Sustainable Food

Mars and Unreasonable Group collaboration will work together with fifteen rapid growth ventures across five continents in the first year, supporting sustainability and Net Zero by 2050.

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.

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.

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Sealing System launches: XIO - Intelligent Farming

Intelligent logistics solutions for insect protein production.

DJI Agras T50 and T25 Expand Aerial Crop Protection Capabilities

New DJI Agricultural Drones Launch Globally with Upgraded SmartFarm App

Vietnam Agricultural Drones Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, Reaching USD 18.11 Million by 2028 | Infinium Global Research

The Vietnam Agricultural Drones Market, valued at USD 4.84 million in 2021, is projected to experience extraordinary growth, soaring to USD 18.11 million by 2028, at a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.10% over the forecast period.

Teledyne FLIR IIS expands its Forge camera series with IP67 rating targeting smart agriculture, food, and beverage industries

The Forge 1GigE IP67 camera series is designed for reliability in demanding industrial factory automation environments

Tropical Agro Fortifies Farmer Solutions Portfolio for Comprehensive Support

New Product Line up Unveiled to Supercharge 2024 Kharif Cropping Season

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