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REVOLUTIONISING THE UK POTATO INDUSTRY: INNOVATIVE PRECISION BREEDING PROJECT PROMISES RADICAL SOLUTIONS
Researchers will focus on two key goals: reducing bruising-related discoloration and making potatoes quicker to cook. These improvements aim to enhance potato quality, cut down on food waste, and meet the evolving needs of consumers.
A Packaging Look-Ahead for 2024 and Beyond
As packaging converters and their brand/retailer clients look to the future, there are four key areas of focus that are getting a lot of attention: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Automation, and Hiring and Retaining talent.
Agricobots Drives Precision Farming with Outdoornav Autonomy Software
Agricobots’ project aims to develop a specialized vineyard spraying robot known as VinyA st-4030. The robot is engineered to navigate demanding and dangerous landscapes characterized by steep slopes and potential slipperiness.
Robotic Evolution In Packaging Automation Delivers Greater Efficiency
Predominantly known for their automatic bagging equipment, Haley recently introduced the industry's first-known robotic pad inserter. The 6-axis robot places cardboard top pads in different-sized produce boxes.
Unwrapping the Mystery of Mummy Nuts in Commercial Agriculture
In this month’s article, FarmSense will delve into what mummy nuts are, their significance in commercial agriculture sanitation, and the strategies employed to mitigate their impact. Let’s begin unwrapping the mystery of mummy nuts in commercial agriculture.
Specialty Food Manufacturer Meets FDA Requirements and Sustains Growth with MRP Software
Specialty food manufacturer Tait Farm Foods implemented MRP software to get a clear overview of their operation and increase profitability.
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Innovative Irrigation Solutions for a Sustainable Water Future
The irrigation market has seen too few innovations that would enable growers to combat dwindling water supplies with efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective irrigation.
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AI Making Ag Equipment Accessible to All Farmers
The emergence of AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can address many challenges facing farmers today, including expanding access to mechanized equipment. Leveraging these innovations is crucial to enhancing productivity in agriculture to meet future demand.
The Trend Toward Equipment Versatility Is Projected to Continue: Here's Why
Dedicated machines used to be the staple in a farmer's machinery fleet, but this is shifting as the trend toward versatility brings changes to the table.
GreenVenus™ and Plant Research (NZ) LTD partner to develop climate-resilient field pea
This collaborative endeavor is centered on crafting premium, clean protein ingredients tailored for human and pet consumption, promising to reshape the market landscape with unparalleled quality and versatility.
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ProducePay Launches Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain
Buyers now have end-to-end visibility from farm to final destination, assuring delivery of high-quality produce with up to 80 percent less rejection rates
Planet Upgrades Crop Biomass Planetary Variable to Include Daily PlanetScope Data
Crop biomass in agricultural fields is highly dynamic and changes throughout the growing season as plants grow, encounter stressors, and approach harvest.
Pluri™ Receives First-Ever Patent Approval for 3D Bioreactor Technology in Plant Cell Cultivation
Demonstrating its commitment and innovation in the AgTech sector, Pluri Inc. recently announced a new patent titled "A System for 3D Cultivation of Plant Cells and Methods of Use." This patent will enable efficient cultivation of plant cells across various applications, from sustainable agriculture to critical healthcare solutions.
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