Technology
2023: The year in review
To specialty crop growers, and farmers in general, 2023’s big news in the industry wasn’t totally unforeseen: lack of labor is still an issue, severe weather damaged crops and technology continues to advance automation in... more »
Real estate platform makes changes in ag-tech data
Acres is partnering with another organization to advance the agriculture real estate market. The Fayetteville, Arkansas, land research platform was designed by the team at AcreTrader to modernize the rural land buying experience. Acres is... more »
Autonomous Burro robot features more power
Burro has launched its most powerful labor-saving autonomous robot, the Burro Grande. Burro Grande is designed to exceed the limits of what a farmworker can do, as a pallet-scale vehicle that can handle a 1,500-pound... more »
Report: Global aquaponics market to hit $1 billion by 2031
The global aquaponics market size was $493 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 9.8% during the 2022-2031 forecast period, according... more »
IFPA cites 10 key 2023 impacts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is focusing on consumer health, the planet and Farm Bill policies among the 10 key issues outlined in its Annual Impact Report. “We do so much more together as... more »
Commentary: 5 AgTech trends to watch in 2024
Editor's note: In 2023, the agricultural industry faced challenges from extreme weather to supply chain issues. To address these issues and meet the goal of feeding a growing population, researchers and engineering teams developed smart... more »
Wish Farms owner inducted into Florida strawberry hall of fame
Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City, Florida-based berry grower Wish Farms, has been inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of Fame. “Gary has been a lifelong supporter of the Florida strawberry industry and... more »
Researchers study AI for thinning, pruning automation
Researchers are examining ways AI can help improve orchard thinning and pruning. Oregon State University (OSU) and Washington State University scientists with AI, mechanical engineering and computer science expertise are also considering how the tech... more »
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