Are ‘tech dense’ farms the future of farming?
David SilverbergTechnology Reporter Getty Images The US has fewer but more “tech dense” farms according to a government report Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his…
Unmanned farms, swarm robotics and digital twin technology
It characterised the future outlook for agricultural machinery by several key trends. According to the Chinese review, the future of agricultural tech will evolve to be more intelligent, autonomous, collaborative,…
Two Thirds of Large Crop Farms Use Precision Agriculture Technology, Says Report
Some 68% of large crop farms use precision agriculture technology that generates information that aids decision-making by operators, such as yield monitors, yield maps, and soil maps, said the USDA…
Heavier Storms Are Draining Phosphorus From US Farms
Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a…
Agri-Tech Innovation initiative receives $22.6 to support 319 farms and agri-food businesses
Up to $22.6 million in funds are being allocated towards the Agri-Tech Innovation initiative to further develop energy efficiency and expand production capacity in the agriculture and food sector. In…
self-driving ‘bubblic’ public transport can shuttle mobile smart farms, deliveries or commuters
On-demand public transportation ‘bubblic public’ by move lab Bubbles inspire the concept Bubblic Public, a type of self-driving and on-demand public transportation that can be described as a multipurpose carriage…