AgriTech - Articles, Stories & Interviews
FIELDS AND THE SUN: AGRICULTURAL PV, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ENERGY AND THE FARMING INDUSTRY
Shading and wind protection provided by solar panels reduces evaporation, and innovative solar panels have been developed that also collect rainwater for irrigation. This can benefit farming operations by boosting their resilience against crop failure.
Improving Water Use Efficiency in Pepper Cultivation: Collaborative Efforts by Gardin Agritech and Bayer Crop Science
Utilising Gardin’s advanced phenotyping technologies, the collaboration aims to optimize water management strategies while maintaining crop productivity in protected cultivation under plastic cover.
‘Autonomous Growing: win-win for team and company’
More and more companies in horticulture around the world start working with Autonomous Growing. Why do they choose to start working with artificial intelligence (AI) in the greenhouse from a business perspective? Blue Radix asked three CEOs.
Sustainable Sourcing: Committing Regenerative Agriculture
Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing how we grow food, ensuring a secure and environmentally responsible agricultural system for generations to come. It’s about creating a world of sustainable sourcing.
Understanding the Lifespan of a1000W HPS Lamp: When to Relamp or Replace
Let's delve deeper into this topic, we'll navigate into the factors that influence the lifespan of a 1000W HPS lamp and provide guidance on when it's time to consider replacement.
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.
AgriTech - Featured Stories
Purdue-USDA team develops fast-track process for genetic improvement of plant traits
The Purdue-USDA team sought to build a resource that learns, from large amounts of publicly available data, to quickly identify what special genes called transcription factors regulate the expression of a given trait in various plant species.
Impossible Foods Kicks Off First Major Marketing Campaign Featuring New Brand Identity
The new work aims to reframe “meat” by introducing Impossible meat from plants as another delicious, nutrient-dense option that’s better for the planet
Gene seekers discover atypical genes that control multiple valuable soybean traits
Using relatives of wild soybean, scientists can use gene-editing methods to modify genes that create new varieties more suitable for agricultural production
AgriTech - News Headlines
FMC Corporation announces multi-year collaboration with AgroSpheres
The agreement will accelerate the discovery and development of novel bioinsecticides, which is a key part of FMC's long-range strategic plan.
Biome Makers' 2023 Impact Report Highlights Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture
Biome Makers, a global agtech company, announces the release of its 2023 Impact Report, which details the company's significant contributions to regenerative agriculture and soil health over the past year. The report highlights Biome Makers' commitment to sustainability and the innovative use of its BeCrop technology.
Origin Agritech Receives GMO Safety Certificate for its Triple Stack Maize
Commercial Rollout to Begin Shortly
AgriBusiness Global™ Announces 2024 Event Line-Up: Connecting Crop Input Leaders Worldwide
For 37 years, AgriBusiness Global has been the go-to resource for quality, trustworthy information and analysis, leading the industry in providing the next generation of crop solutions covering synthetic crop protection, biologicals, and plant health.
Innovation Agritech Group Sets a New Standard with the Installation of the First Commercial Grade Vertical Farm at a UK University
First of its kind commercial scale installation at The University of Essex enables pioneering research in sustainable practices to help address the food security challenges of the future.
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