Smart Technologies

The greatest challenge of the global food system is providing enough food for everyone. Additionally, there is competition for resources such as land, water, and energy. A sustainable food system is one that ensures food security and nutrition for current and future generations in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable …

A research team led by The University of Queensland is on track to solve a major problem for Australian farmers using targeted breeding to improve yields for sorghum crops. The work is part of a five-year $12 million research investment collaboration with industry and government to reduce sorghum lodging. Professor …

Press release… Türkiye, which is the first country in Europe and the fourth country in the world in geothermal resource potential, wants to benefit more from this completely domestic and renewable resource. 17 October World Geothermal Day, Ali Kındap, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Geothermal Energy Association …

A UK-based company, Osy Group, draws attention with its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology developed to extend the shelf life of fresh foods and reduce food waste by 50 percent. This new technology aims to reduce wastage by preserving the freshness of products such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken and …

Wageningen Plant Research announced a collaboration with the Korean company DDS Bio to advance agricultural practices in South Korea through innovations in digital breeding and digital farming. This collaboration, under the project title “Fostering Climate Resilient Future with Digital Breeding and Digital Farming Innovations for Agriculture in South Korea” (FOSTER …

Press release… Söke cotton, which crossed the borders from the Aegean Region, the land of fertile lands, made history as the first cotton product to be registered in the European Union. Türkiye celebrates the success of Söke cotton on 7 October World Cotton Day. Jak Eskinazi World Cotton Day will …

In just a few short years, drones have gone from a novelty to a necessity in American farming. In 2019, drones sprayed thousands of acres; by 2023, that number skyrocketed into the hundreds of thousands. This isn’t just a tech trend—it’s a complete transformation in how we manage our fields. …

Drone technology has become an important tool for the agriculture industry with farmers discovering the many benefits, writes Cris Baroro. The advent of drones has catalysed a transformation across industries globally, with agriculture emerging as a primary beneficiary of this technological upheaval. Remarkably, in Australia, drone technology is redefining traditional …

Turkish scientists have succeeded in developing three types of wheat following a rigorous 14-year research and development procedure carried out in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas. Professor Dr. Tolga Karaköy underlined that this development marked a milestone in the history of Sivas, noting that all three types of wheat were registered. “During the …

Press release… Innovation from Youth, Support from Exporters… Young people and exporters join forces in innovation… As a preparation for Türkiye Innovation Week, approximately 20 students with innovative projects who are members of InovaTIM selected by TIM (Turkish Exporters’ Assembly) and the Chairmen and Boards of Directors of the Aegean …