The Harsh Truth About LED Greenhouse Lighting
Here we will take a look at several reasons why sunlight is often preferred over LED greenhouse lighting when available and how we may optimize this free light source while considering the benefits of supplemental light for plants.
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?
Everywhere a variety of forces are being applied to plain bearings, which have a wide range of motion profiles and varying requirements for sealing against dirt and moisture. And that is just sowing coulter bearing points
Automating pick-and-place in food manufacturing
The requirements included automatic pick and place of up to 60 keys per minute, seamless integration with the existing production line and a minimal factory floor footprint.
How robots touch on the future of agriculture
One thing robot researchers are trying to mechanize is the human sense of touch. Sheeraz Athar, one of She's PhD students, is changing the game by re-thinking how touch works.
How to Fight Back Against the Concerns Caused by Fungicides
Protein-based biocontrol solutions, the next wave of biofungicides, offer a new way to ensure the safety of our food supply expected to be produced at a cost-effective price point comparable to chemical-based counterparts.
Off-Grid Power for San Francisco's First Street Tree Nursery
By utilizing 30kW of high-efficiency solar panels coupled with our robust 30K-3P-208V hybrid inverter, the facility operates completely off-grid.
Strawberry Harvesting Robot- Ripe for the Future
While the current focus is on strawberries, the system is designed to be scalable and adaptable to other crops, such as tomatoes or peppers, offering a versatile solution for farmers.
Revolutionizing Growth: How Advanced Lighting Solutions are Transforming Vertical Farms and Greenhouses
Recently introduced LED technologies that optimize the exact colors of light output and spread light more evenly across the plants below extend the benefits of LEDs in horticulture even further.
Field to Farm: How Robots in Agriculture Revolutionize Farming
In this post, we'll explore what agriculture robots are, common types of agriculture robots, their applications, benefits, the exciting future of robots in agriculture, and more.
Plant Sap Analysis as a Driver of Regenerative a Agronomy
With plant sap analysis we use a technique we call differential testing. By measuring the old and new leaves separately, we can observe how the plant is self-regulating nutrient movement
How Wi-Fi HaLow and Zetifi Technologies Are Accelerating Smart Farming
Wi-Fi HaLow opens new possibilities for remote monitoring and management of crops and livestock. From tracking soil moisture levels to monitoring animal behavior, IoT sensors powered by Wi-Fi HaLow can provide farmers and ranchers with real-time insights.
Electrochemical Gradients, Plant Metabolism, and Light Quality
This article describes the role of electrochemical gradients in photosynthesis, including electron transport and carbon fixation, as well as the impact of light quality on electron transport and ATP generation.
Digital Twins in Agriculture: A Time Machine for Your Farm
Let's explore what digital twins are, their top benefits, diverse use cases, and how digital twinning is enabling efficient, safe, and sustainable smart farming.
Strawberry production seeing strong improvements under dynamic LED lighting
Given the numerous unknowns in strawberry lighting and the continuous development of new varieties, many growers have turned to dynamic LED lighting to have the most adaptable lighting for today and the future, with Sollum Technologies leading the way as the top provider.
Wind Energy v. Solar Energy: Which is a Better Renewable for Your Commercial Farm?
While both technologies offer their own advantages, specific factors like your budget, land availability, and available financial incentives, will determine which solution is more advantageous to you.
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