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How AI and John McCarthy’s Vision are Shaping Sustainable Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable farming practices, providing solutions that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and cut costs. This technological advancement is crucial as the
UK Agritech: Leading the Charge in Agricultural Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has seen significant advancements this year, particularly with the establishment of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, which aims to drive innovation at
Automating Mushroom Picking: A Complex Challenge in Agritech
Reading Time: 2 minutes The advent of automation in agriculture has revolutionised many sectors, yet mushroom picking remains a stubborn exception. The nature of mushrooms, which grow sporadically in
Precision Agriculture: A Slow March Towards the Future
Reading Time: 2 minutes Despite the decades-old promise of revolutionising farming with precision agriculture, the widespread adoption of its advanced technologies remains sluggish, according to Eric Schmid of Harvest
Labour’s Election Victory: Paving the Way for Agritech in Rural UK
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has secured a landslide victory in the recent general election, a result that promises significant improvements in broadband connectivity for
Lighting the Future: Bloem and Ecopromt Join Forces to Revolutionise Vertical Farming
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bloemteknik (t/a Bloem), a leading provider of customised horticultural lighting solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ecopromt, a company specialising in the design and
Revolutionising Strawberry Farming: Thorvald Robots Treat 10% of UK Crop
Reading Time: 2 minutes Saga Robotics, a leading agritech firm from Norway, has successfully expanded its Thorvald robotic services to treat approximately 10% of the UK’s strawberries. The company
Eavesdropping on Bugs: UK Experts Tap into Insect Chatter to Clean Up South African Energy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Experts from the United Kingdom believe that South African energy production can be cleaned up by eavesdropping on insects. By better understanding pests that plague
New Zealand’s Agritech Revolution: A Lifeline for UK Farmers in Transition
Reading Time: < 1 minute The New Zealand government, through its agency New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), has launched a comprehensive campaign aimed at assisting UK farmers in transitioning
Dutch Online Supermarket Picnic Revolutionises Delivery with AI and Automation
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a move set to redefine the grocery shopping experience, Michiel Muller, CEO of Dutch online supermarket Picnic, has unveiled an ambitious plan to harness
Enhancing Plant-Microbe Interactions: A Sustainable Agricultural Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the quest for sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing plant-microbe interactions has emerged as a promising development. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have pioneered
Agritech Innovation Pivotal for UK Food Security
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entire Supply Chain Unites to Urge Government Action In an unprecedented move, the entire UK food and drink supply chain, including the farming industry, has
AI Tool Predicts Harvests from Photographs with Unmatched Accuracy
Reading Time: < 1 minute Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that leverages photographs to predict agricultural harvests. This innovative tool, named life2vec, uses sequences of life
Drones Take Flight for Sustainable Farming’s Future
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester is pioneering the integration of drone technology into the agricultural sector through its innovative Farm491 initiative. This initiative
Innovations in Bloom: Top Five Companies Revolutionising Horticulture at GreenTech Amsterdam 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 has concluded, leaving a lasting impression of a horticultural industry on the cusp of transformation. Pioneering companies unveiled groundbreaking innovations that promise
The Evolution of British Rural Internet Connectivity and Its Impact on Growers
Reading Time: 2 minutes In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing challenges that have hindered the economic and
Apeel Sciences Enhances Fresh Produce Supply Chain with “The Apeel Leverage” Initiative
Reading Time: 2 minutes Apeel Sciences has introduced the final pillars of its initiative, “The Apeel Leverage,” aimed at enhancing the fresh produce supply chain. This initiative includes two
Drone Pesticide Spraying Takes Flight in British Agriculture
Reading Time: < 1 minute The British agricultural landscape is on the cusp of a technological revolution with the introduction of drone pesticide applications. Recent regulatory developments, including a groundbreaking
Urban Farming: Supporting Sustainability in The Agricultural Sector
Reading Time: 7 minutes Between climate change, disease, loss of soil health, and more, the agricultural sector is facing a myriad of challenges – urban farming could solve these
The Impact of IoT on Modern Fish Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force in modern fish farming, offering significant benefits despite its initial high costs and steep