Smart Technologies

By MARGY ECKELKAMP, September 24, 2024 What work in agriculture will be revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI)? Ryan Raguse, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Bushel, expects AI to bring further insights, replace repetitive tasks and more. Ryan Raguse “It’s already all around us. You just can’t necessarily touch it, …

The Guardian’s analysis of agricultural income data shows that the income gap between Europe’s largest and smallest farms has doubled in the last 15 years. At a time when the number of small farms is shrinking, large farms are making record profits, while small farms are struggling to survive on …

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), the pioneer of regenerative agriculture, has announced a global strategic alliance with Turkish precision agriculture technology company Topraq to enhance access to regenerative solutions. This collaboration will contribute to a more informed, efficient and profitable agricultural future.Topraq is a specialised company that uses sensor data to …

October, 2024… Nestlé partners with Agritech company Klim to put regenerative food systems into practice at scale… Industry experts, representatives of NGOs, and policymakers gathered at the European Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam were met by a handful of protesters at the door. These people were protesting against industrial farming …

During my childhood, I often used to go boating in one of Delhi’s picturesque lakes. I loved the wobbly feeling of standing on the floating jetty before boarding the boat. Little did I know that these age-old platforms could one day play a pivotal role in generating solar power, contributing …

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 …