Events
What are you ‘sensing’ in the barn?
Advances in technologies have started to make a mark in animal agriculture and the concept of precision livestock farming, one that caters to needs of the animal on an individual basis, is more realistic than ever. Sensors and ...
Global IoT in Agriculture Market to Reach $28.65 Billion by 2023
Over the last decade, the global agricultural industry has witnessed a massive transformation owing to the increasing demand for sustainable farming practices. Rising global population and high-income growth have resulted in gr...
Innovation in agriculture vital to address future food challenges
Rapid advances in agricultural innovation that address climate change and support family farmers are crucial if the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s Director-Gen...
Technology is the future of farming, AL agriculture commissioner says
“I think it gets back to like everything else, technology. It’s just amazing when you go into some of these big industries and see what’s happening,” said John McMillan, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industrie...
Triple helix approach to agri-tech innovation underpins UK farming future
The event started with an exclusive breakfast meeting where invited farmers were given the ear of government to give input into its R&D proposals, and culminated in a lively debate where experts from different disciplines a...
Agricultural robots and drones: the long-term technological needs
We estimate that agricultural robots and drones have the potential to become a $35Bn industry by 2038. This is an exciting prospect and is likely to be feasible provided some technological and market developments take place. In...
Israeli Agritech Outfit Taranis Wins $20m Funding Round
Taranis, a Tel Aviv-based startup that uses aerial imaging, field sensors and weather forecasts to optimize farming yields, has secured a $20 million capital funding round. The injection was led by Viola Ventures, with addition...
This Hydroponic Farm Is Run Entirely By Robots
Iron Ox has just opened its first fully automated farm in San Carlos, California. The company claims that their hydroponic system can produce 30 times the yield per acre of land comparing to traditional farms, while using 90% l...
The last mile in dijital agriculture
By Sam Eathington, chief science officer for The Climate CorporationHaving spent my entire life in agriculture, I can honestly say there has never been a more exciting time to work in this field. With technological advances acr...