Understanding The Hidden Costs of the Olive Fruit Fly in Commercial Groves

02/20/25, 05:45 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | pest management

Beyond the economic toll, the olive fruit fly poses a quality issue. Infested olives can increase acidity levels in olive oil, degrading its flavor and market value. For table olives, visible damage renders the fruit unfit for sale, further compounding growers’ losses.

How to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for Your Farm

02/19/25, 05:27 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | Cybersecurity, | IoT

As technology becomes more embedded into the industry’s operations, so do cybersecurity risks. Agricultural operations must understand the vulnerabilities and implement security measures to protect equipment, data and livelihoods.

Top tips for avoiding food contamination

02/18/25, 05:25 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | food processing, | quality

Cross contamination can occur at any stage of the food production chain, so food processing facilities have processes and procedures in place to remove any risk of product mishandling.

Maximizing Commercial Greenhouse Yields Through CO2-Sensing IoT Systems

02/11/25, 05:31 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | crop yields, | IoT, | Sensors

Localized CO2 monitors, placed in close proximity to the plants themselves would help combat microclimates forming within the growing areas, which are liable to change as plants grow and mature.

Revolutionizing Nutrient Management with Virtual Soil Testing (VST)

02/04/25, 05:32 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | machine learning

Virtual Soil Testing (VST) is a machine learning model that empowers retailers, agronomists and growers to make rapid, data-driven decisions about nutrient management, all without extensive physical sampling.

Uninvited Guests | How the Codling Moth Impacts Commercial Agriculture

01/30/25, 05:26 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | pest management

When these pests take up residence in an orchard, they don’t just nibble; they stage a full-scale invasion, leaving farmers scrambling to protect their harvest.

Tiny Pest, Big Problem | Managing the Diamondback Moth in Agriculture

01/23/25, 05:27 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | pest management

In this article, we will explore the ongoing threat of diamondback moths, shedding light on their economic impact and discussing effective, sustainable methods for monitoring for and reducing infestations.

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Examining the Growing Presence of Cobots in Agriculture Operations: 7 Insights

02/17/25, 05:32 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | Robot Pickers, | robotics

Agricultural automation is still a relatively new field, so understanding how to use it effectively is evolving as the sector matures. Here are seven insights worth taking away from the rise of agricultural cobots.

Russian Scientists Develop Autonomous Drone Swarms for Precision Agriculture at SFedU

02/14/25, 05:37 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | drones

The key innovation lies in developing an autonomous control system for drone swarms. "We're moving from a 'one operator - one drone' model to a more efficient 'one operator - drone swarm' approach," explains laboratory head Andrey Leshchev-Romanenko.

Agricultural Robots Prove Their Worth to Farmers Worldwide

02/12/25, 05:36 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | Tradeshows and Conferences

Aimed at reshaping the future of agriculture in the midst of transformation, here’s a look back at the event that took place from February 4th to 6th in Auzeville-Tolosane, near Toulouse (France)... under a radiant sun!

Agricultural Autonomous & Semi-autonomous Tractors Industry: Transforming Modern Farming

02/20/25, 07:30 AM | Precision Farming

The Agricultural Autonomous & Semi-autonomous Tractors Industry is transforming modern farming with AI, IoT, and automation. These advanced machines enhance productivity, reduce labor dependency, and promote sustainable farming. Explore key trends, benefits, and future opportunities in this evolving sector.

Sustainability in agriculture gets a boost with global biologicals partnership

02/20/25, 06:19 AM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

-Syngenta and Ceres Biotics sign agreement to bring innovative biological solution to farmers globally -VIXERAN® enables farmers to optimize nitrogen fertilizer use and transition to more sustainable on-farm practices

AEH Group and VitalEdge Technologies Partner to Implement the e-Emphasys Digital Transformation Platform

02/20/25, 06:09 AM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

As part of this strategic partnership, AEH Group will implement the e-Emphasys ERP solution and its integrated suite of applications across their entire organization.

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

The iglide® heavy-duty sample box provides a selection of five unique iglide bearings, each suitable for use in heavy-duty equipment due to their self-lubricating, dirt-resistant properties. Each bearing material boasts unique benefits and is best suited for different application conditions, though each can withstand surface pressures of at least 11,603 psi at 68°F.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

(Waunakee, WI, United States of America)

With four production facilities in the Midwest, on both coasts, and in the South, NORD is prepared to serve you with some of the shortest lead times in the industry. We house extensive component inventory, allowing us to assemble and ship 25% of all standard product orders same or next day!