UGA awarded $4 million to design farm of the future
The long-term goal of the 4-D Farm is to develop climate-smart production systems leveraging renewable energy, automation, intelligence and human capital to meet the required food and fiber needs of a burgeoning world population.
Purdue biology innovation allows the introduction of valuable traits in plants without creating transgenic plants
Patent-pending novel Agrobacterium strains deliver transfer DNA to a plant's nucleus without integrating it into the genome
Plenty Opens World's Most Technologically Advanced Indoor Vertical Farm in Compton
West Coast's only commercial-scale vertical farm will grow up to 4.5M pounds of produce annually to supply partners including Bristol Farms, Walmart and Whole Foods Market
Seafields will develop stationary aquafarms together with MacroCarbon
By baling and storing large quantities of the seaweed at over 4000 metres below sea level in the deep abyssal plain of the Atlantic Ocean, the company aims to trap a gigatonne every year of atmospheric carbon dioxide for thousands of years.
How to Ensure Freshness from Farm to Fork
With advancements in supply chain resources and quality control measures, the AgTech industry has the potential to revolutionize how we think about fresh produce.
iFarm Will Construct an Automated High-Tech Vertical Farm in the Smart City of Tehuantepec (Mexico)
iFarm will build an automated vertical farm based on the cutting-edge iFarm StackGrow technology. The automated farm will have a total cultivation area of 38.500 square meters to grow over 35 types of leafy greens and microgreens with a hydroponics vertical farming system.
IDTechEx Asks If Emerging Technologies Can Make Food Production More Sustainable
Today, food production represents approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, food production is associated with other negative impacts, including high water demand, severe soil degradation, eutrophication, and more.
Is Commercial Agriculture Experiencing Another Tech Revolution?
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For those of us with boots on the ground in the industry, we recognize that the commercial farming sector has quickly become the target industry for some of the most innovative and exciting technological advances of our generation.
Renewably powered aeroponic farms can significantly reduce the environmental impact of fresh produce compared to imports, new study finds.
Aeroponic container farms are a new method of farming that use a soilless technique to grow crops in a controlled environment. This method involves suspending the plant roots in a nutrient-rich mist, which helps to optimise crop growth and reduce water usage.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AND STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE LAUNCH AG VISION FOR THE NEXT DECADE
The plan - which will guide areas of focus for CDFA and serve as a catalyst for action with farmers and ranchers, and other California agencies and partners - is being hailed as not just a plan for agriculture, but a plan to benefit every Californian.
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation
The R&D packaging team will use the Greenhouse Learning Center to test the biodegradation properties of compostable packages in different environments to accelerate learnings and validate lab results.
Hydroponic Farming at Sea - MSC Cruise lines and Babylon Micro-Farms partnership create a world first.
This new restaurant will feature the first-at-sea hydroponic micro-farm in the world and guests will be treated to a uniquely immersive experience with the master chef preparing Ekstedt's extraordinary creations in an open kitchen against a backdrop of panoramic sea views.
ERGOPONIC & Harvest Today Announce A Strategic Partnership To Develop An Optimized Containerized Solution
The partnership will bring together two companies in the agriculture technology industry, both committed to sustainability and efficiency. Together, they aim to deliver a solution that will be profitable for its users.
3 Ways Agribusinesses Can Protect Their Data
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Agribusinesses must take data security seriously as data becomes more valuable to cybercriminals. Three best practices for protecting digital information include securing endpoints, choosing vendors wisely, and knowing where data resides.
iFarm Will Build a Vertical Farm in Nuanu, the Innovative City on Bali
The project is aimed at ensuring the year-round supply of the highest quality produce in Nuanu and creating a regenerative farming model for a sustainable town's future.
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