Crop solutions

The sensors are electrodes screen-printed on the index, middle and ring fingers using conductive carbon ink. - Photo: University of São Paulo

14-06-2022 | News

Glove detects chemical residues on food in a few minutes

The technology from crop.zone kills weeds with an electrical charge.The width of application is up to 12 metres. With a speed of spread of 4 km an hour, the crop.zone solution can treat around 3 hectares an hour. - Photo: crop.zone

13-06-2022 | News

crop.zone gets USD 11 million for serial production of electrical weeding system

Andrew Smith (left) and his father Ian. Andrew is a fourth-generation farmer. - Photo: R&R Smith

09-06-2022 | Article

Using harvesting platforms to broaden the workforce

Photo: Weedbot

08-06-2022 | News

Weedbot works faster and more accurate with Enot technology

The funding allows FarmWise to expand the capabilities of its automated mechanical weeder into new crops. - Photo: FarmWise

08-06-2022 | Article

FarmWise accelerates release of its weeding implement

SWAN Systems, a web-based platform for water and nutrient management, is involved in a number of large irrigation projects, including the US, Mexico, Chile and Zimbabwe. - Photo: SWAN Systems

01-06-2022 | News

SWAN Systems builds momentum in export markets

Photo: Marco Bertorello / AFP

30-05-2022 | News

Satellites and drones could help save pollinators, research shows

WaterWise technology saves on water and delivers higher yields

24-05-2022 | Article

WaterWise technology saves on water and delivers higher yields

The SupPlant system collects data from on-farm sensors and creates real-time irrigation recommendations for growers, based on that data. - Photo: SupPlant

23-05-2022 | Article

SupPlant raises US $ 27 million for its irrigation platform

Over 70 growers on waitlist for new Swiss Grasshopper robot

30-06 | Article

Is autonomous harvest transportation a thing (yet)?

Croptimal demonstrates potato selection robot Croptiscan