Connected agriculture · October 14, 2026
Cotton farming data moves toward a wider regenerative network Better Cotton Initiative’s acquisition of Materra’s Co platform links farm records, digital guidance and cotton supply-chain information.
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Precision spraying brings camera decisions into the working pass Greeneye’s expansion highlights how retrofit spraying systems combine weed detection, physical application and farm-level evaluation.
Read the article → Precision agriculture · October 14, 2026
Tomato sorting trial pairs spectral inspection with robotic handling QualiCrop trials show how multispectral tomato inspection and robotic removal work together, with physical handling setting the pace of the demonstration.
Read the article → Precision agriculture · October 14, 2026
Plant sensors target earlier warnings of crop stress University of Georgia research explores how plant signals could help growers detect stress sooner and guide irrigation and crop protection decisions.
Read the article → Agriculture · October 14, 2026
USDA awards $86.6 million to strengthen U.S. specialty crops Funding will support approximately 609 specialty crop projects across 56 states and territories, spanning research, food safety and market development.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · October 13, 2026
Scotland explores new crops for a changing farming climate Tea growing and controlled plant research illustrate the choices facing Scottish farms as climate conditions and production opportunities evolve.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · October 13, 2026
Grain storage planning connects capacity with monitoring and airflow Reviewing a grain system after harvest can reveal where storage capacity, grain condition and automated management need to work more closely together.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · October 13, 2026
A field challenge puts crop protection into agricultural learning A student demonstration in corn links hands-on competition with the wider questions growers face when evaluating weed-control programmes.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · October 12, 2026
Smallholder AI needs local knowledge before bigger models Voice-based agricultural tools show why context, verified information and practical access matter when AI supports small farms.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · October 9, 2026
Satellite broadband opens rural robotics learning to more students New connectivity equipment helps Iowa 4-H groups use community spaces for robotics and other practical technology activities.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · September 28, 2026
Stable sampling gives combine loss sensors a stronger reference BranValt’s dual narrow collection pan addresses difficult crop residue, highlighting why harvest-loss monitoring still depends on a reliable field sample.
Read the article → Connected agriculture · July 24, 2026
Satellite ear tags bring individual cattle into the data picture CERES TAG combines familiar livestock identification with satellite connectivity, opening new ways to observe animals across extensive grazing areas.
Read the article → Soil restoration · September 11, 2020
Liquid clay opens a new route to farming sandy soils Liquid clay changes how sandy soils hold water. Its value in agriculture depends on local conditions, irrigation management and evidence from the root zone.
Read the article → Soil restoration · August 13, 2020
Dubai desert trial puts liquid clay’s farming potential to the test A Dubai field trial shows why turning sandy ground into a productive growing area requires attention to water, crop performance and practical farm operations.
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