PLANTS AS BIOFACTORIES - A HIGH VALUE OPPORTUNITY FOR VERTICAL FARMING?
As technologies emerge that enable a wide range of naturally occurring medicinal compounds to be reproduced by a host plant within a controlled environment, is it time to review the use of plants as biofactories?
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.
Semios + Agworld Tease The Next Revolution in Ag: Farming Made Simple™
Semios + Agworld are thrilled to kick off a groundbreaking teaser campaign today, led by CEO Sumer Johal. This initiative marks a pivotal point in agriculture, ushering in an era where farming becomes easier, thanks to innovative AI technology.
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.
Drogo Drones Empowers Rural Women in NaMo Drone Didi Initiative
By integrating women into the agricultural supply chain as drone pilots, the initiative fosters economic independence and enhances the efficiency of farming practices.
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.
Trina Solar Powers New Zealand's Largest Solar Farm with Integrated Module-Tracker Solution
Ample space between panel rows and a 2-meter tracker height facilitates agrivoltaic farming, allowing solar energy generation alongside agricultural activities. This is crucial in markets with large agricultural industries coupled with increasingly scarce land resources.
GrowUp: Serving the UK the best in fresh food
In order to continue growing the best salad, year-round, GrowUp Farms must ensure that every aspect of their operations is optimised, including using technology to reduce energy consumption.
80 Acres Farms Announces New Grab-and-Go Meals
80 Acres Farms, an Ohio-based vertical farming company, is announcing two new additions to its line of clean, pesticide-free premium salad kits -- Hail, Caesar! and Zing N' Zen.
Driving a Responsive, Sustainable and Efficient Food Supply Chain
To adapt and thrive in this ever-evolving market, food and beverage producers require the capability to integrate the different planning levels, departments and teams within a supply chain.
Could a New Renewable Energy App Help Inspire Future Climate Crusaders?
Students can explore technologies and careers through waystations, videos, 3D visualizations, and more. And teachers can access curriculum resources and activities, like a scavenger hunt that encourages users to think like a fish.
>20% Light Use Efficiency Exhibited in Tomato Trial
Materials incorporating quantum dots show promise in enabling passive, electricity-free spectrum modification for improving crop production in greenhouse cultivation, but extensive controlled crop studies are needed to further validate their effectiveness.
Indoor Ag Con 2024 Boosts Worldwide Attendance At Largest Event To Date
The exhibiting company roster grew by 54% with a sold-out show floor featuring 207 companies in 287 booths. Attendance saw a 16% increase over 2023 with 1584 attendees from 49 states, the District of Columbia and US territories, as well as 31 other countries.
Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom: See What Best Suits Your Embedded Vision Application
There are two major approaches to camera-related magnification - optical zoom and digital zoom. One relies on manual adjustments while the other leverages software algorithms. Explore the differences, advantages, and limitations of both these approaches.
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.
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