Technology
Robots to boost Australian veggie growers’ tech
Aussie vegetable growers are set to gain a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery under a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative will boost the adoption of advanced mechanization technology in... more »
New elements mark this year’s Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat. Scheduled for July 10-11 in Monterey, California, OPS is the only event exclusively dedicated to... more »
Nanobubble partnership to help growers with efficiencies, water
Growers could benefit from an AgTech partnership designed to increased input efficiencies, including water savings through nanobubble technology. Nanobubble technology supplier Moleaer Inc. is collaborating with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., one of the largest U.S.... more »
CarbonCents partnership to help Titan Farms cut carbon footprint
A partnership with CarbonCents, a technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions, should help Titan Farms reduce its carbon imprint. The collaboration for the Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based grower-shipper marks a significant... more »
New partnership between Sollum Technologies and Damatex
Sollum Technologies has announced a new partnership with Damatex. By integrating Sollum’s SUN as a Service cloud platform (SUNaaS) for greenhouse lighting control with Damatex’s climate control systems, this collaboration is set to simplify clients'... more »
Nature’s Reward battles disease, pests through mechanization, biologicals
Controlling insects and weeds that spread viruses and can devastate crops is a big challenge for Nature’s Reward. Formerly known as Steinbeck Country Produce, the Huntington family’s longtime growing operation employs biological products to protect... more »
On-farm AI: How water, farm and labor research guides decisions
Washington State University is leading an effort to tackle three distinct areas where artificial intelligence (AI) use can help agriculture meet challenges posed by changing weather: farm operations, water allocation and labor. [caption id="attachment_35011" align="aligncenter"... more »
New partnership to improve vertical farming
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions and Hoogendoorn Growth Management have partnered to enhance vertical farming. Their partnership aims to combine horticulture lighting technology with greenhouse automation solutions, resulting in improved dynamic lighting for vertical farms. Philips... more »
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