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Mon Power Brings Solar Grazing to West Virginia Site
Hundreds of sheep kept vegetation trimmed at 80-acre solar facility in Monongalia County. This method of natural lawnmowing is currently being used at 506 solar sites in 30 states, according to the American Solar Grazing Association.
Autonomous farm robots optimize pest control with electric linear actuators
Agrobot is actively developing other iterations of the Bug Vacuum, including even larger footprints. As the company extends its solutions to new axes of motion, Thomson engineers and BIBUS Spain, S.L., will be working with them to meet any actuator challenges that emerge.
Multi-Zone Greenhouse Lighting: A Practical Guide to Advanced Dynamic LEDs
Learn how an advanced dynamic LED solution improves yield, quality, and energy efficiency in each bay of a multi-zoned greenhouse.
Lighting Innovation at Tomatoworld
Tomatoworld’s decision to switch from HPS lights to LED lights was mainly driven by the aim to reduce energy consumption. The new lighting was designed to improve crop visibility for visitors while also supporting research activities involving cameras, sensors, and robots.
How Cameras Power AI-Driven Autonomous Weeding Robots in Precision Agriculture
Autonomous weeding robots are modernizing agriculture by using AI vision capabilities to identify and remove weeds with speed and consistency. They rely on high-quality imaging to distinguish weeds from crops, even at early stages of growth.
Overcoming Damage With Data | Why Agricultural Monitoring Matters Even More Now
In modern farming reality, fast and accurate agricultural monitoring is indispensable. Operating without comprehensive real-time monitoring is essentially trying to farm blindfolded, making it akin to guessing rather than deciding.
Using Advanced Technologies to Understand Methane Emissions in the Biogas Industry
While both biogas and RNG are cleaner forms of methane compared to the other industries that produce the gas, they still have an environmental impact when emitted into the atmosphere.
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Honda Supports U.S. Farmers in Adopting Regenerative Agriculture for Healthier Soil, Air and Water
Regenerative agriculture improves soil health, removes carbon from the atmosphere and conserves water. Honda is supporting 1,800 metric tons of soil carbon removals as a step toward its decarbonization goals
FRUTECH 2025: SICILY, THE CAPITAL OF MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INNOVATION
With an increasing number of exhibitors and professionals, Frutech 2025 confirms its role as a key reference point for the agri-food supply chain, bringing together producers, consortia, technology companies, and international buyers.
Engineering for peat-free production - Increasing sustainability in horticultural manufacturing
To reduce its environmental impact, a UK based manufacturer of composts and growing substrates, wanted to expand its peat-free product range. To achieve this, it turned to Technidrive, a specialist supplier of motors and drives, to engineer the system.
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Kellanova, Walmart and Indigo Ag Partner to Advance Farmer Prosperity in Arkansas through Regenerative Agriculture
The collaboration helps rice farmers adopt regenerative farming practices and improve water stewardship
Explore the Future of Regenerative Agriculture at SHI's 10th Anniversary Virtual Meeting
Registration is free and CEU credits are available.
Pinnacle Food Announces New Strategic Initiative to Expand its Smart Agriculture Innovation Platform
The Company is exploring applied bioengineering initiatives to further expand its smart agriculture innovation platform into bioengineering applications, supporting its future growth.
Agrivoltaics Market Outlook 2035: Global Demand for Dual-Use Land Systems Expected to Reach US$ 11.3 Bn by 2035 Driven by Rising Food Security Needs and Clean Energy Investments
Agrivoltaics Market (System Type: Ground Mounted Systems, Elevated Systems, and Solar Greenhouses; Installation Type: Fixed-tilt Systems, and Tracking Systems; Functional Coating, Smart Coating, and Others; Resin: Acrylic, Epoxy, Alkyd, Polyurethane, and Others; Technology: Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells, Organic Solar Cells, Perovskite, and Others; Capacity: Up to 500 kW, 500 kW to 1 MW, and More than 1 MW; Application: Crop Farms, Horticulture Farms, Vineyards, Greenhouses, Livestock Farms, and Others)- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025-2035
Unloading Tractor Trailers: From Tipping to Technology The Global Shift Toward Horizontal Unloading
The article explains how horizontal unloading systems-such as moving floor and WALKING FLOOR® trailers-are replacing traditional tipping trailers due to major safety, efficiency, and operational advantages. By keeping trailers level and conveying material out rather than lifting the bed, horizontal systems dramatically reduce rollover risks, work in tighter or indoor spaces, and improve uptime through faster, cleaner unloading. As industries worldwide seek safer and more flexible material-handling solutions, these non-tipping systems are becoming the new global standard, supported by ongoing innovations in automation, durability, and maintenance.
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