Technology
WSU partners with Netherlands, growers to improve orchard automation
Washington State University scientists are joining forces with researchers, fruit growers, and technology companies in the Netherlands and Washington State to solve major tree fruit challenges through orchard automation and robotics. On Feb. 3, 2021,... more »
Tevel raises $20M for its flying fruit-picking robots
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, which is developing autonomous flying robots that can pick fruit, has raised $20 million in fresh funding. According to a story by AgFunder News, among the investors in this round were two... more »
Procurant introduces Farm Check Mobile, a task management solution
Procurant, a cloud-based software company transforming the global food supply chain, announced Jan. 28 the release of Procurant Farm Check, a mobile task management application for organizations that harvest, package, store and ship perishable goods.... more »
Procurant introduces Farm Check Mobile, a task management solution
Procurant, a cloud-based software company transforming the global food supply chain, announced Jan. 28 the release of Procurant Farm Check, a mobile task management application for organizations that harvest, package, store and ship perishable goods.... more »
John Deere advocates for agriculture at CES 2021, world’s largest technology event
For the first time in its history, CES 2021 went to an online trade show format and John Deere was once again an exhibitor. As part of its display, John Deere virtually took attendees, media,... more »
Project aims to achieve fruit harvest at almost the same speed as humans
The Japanese fruit tree industry has been experiencing a decreasing number of workers and the aging of the existing workers. NARO, Ritsumeikan University, and DENSO Corp. have been working together in the R&D project of... more »
PMA’s Vonnie Estes Takes on Tech with new podcast season
Produce Marketing Association’s Vonnie Estes, vice president of technology and expert on rising tech needs and trends, is launching her third season of the popular Takes on Tech podcast. The podcast invites guests from in... more »
Virginia Tech launches Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture
The agricultural landscape is changing. Increased food production is needed to support the world population. Innovative efficiencies are needed throughout agriculture. Climate change scenarios suggest significant modifications in agriculture. In order to address these issues... more »
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