Technology in agriculture started as early as the 1960s. The decades that followed brought significant improvements in machine and methods, and technology presented novel methods of dealing with the imminent food crisis, writes CropIn Technology CEO Krishna Kumar on...

As more growers embrace precision agriculture and the operational benefits drones can offer, manufacturers are finding ways to more effectively integrate ground and aerial sensors, and to handle all the data increasingly popular advanced solutions are able to collect,...

With the telecom industry on the cusp of 5G boom, various technological firms are aiming to stretch the boundaries of 5G to reap its immense benefits across diverse industries, writes Supriyo Bose for Nasdaq. The farming industry is the latest...

What if rural, smallholder farmers in Asia could harness the power of digital technology to access solutions that were previously within each of only wealthy, large-scale farmers and agribusiness corporations? Their laborious work supporting the global production of food and...

Trimble announced today the launch of Farmer Core, a new entry-level Trimble Ag Software subscription that enables farmers to connect all aspects of their farm operation. Available online and on any mobile device, Farmer Core is a powerful yet...

Each farm is different. Every field unique. Farmers must rely on their knowledge and experience to maximize the potential of their plot whilst using as few resources as possible. And they are experts at doing so, according to an...

Even in our modern world, farming remains a core industry, writes Vitaly Kuprenko for IoT For All. Human beings engaged in agribusiness are working day and night to increase crop yield and livestock growth. Mixed reality (MR) and artificial...

Most farmers can tell at a glance if their crop is ready to harvest. Josh Lessing has a robot that can do that, too, reports Hiawatha Bray for the Boston Globe. Lessing is cofounder of startup in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S.,...

Roboticists are creating crop-specific machines to harvest fruits and veggies, reports Matt Simon for Wired. There’s the robot that harvests lettuce with a knife made of water. Now comes the apple-picking robot, a metallic farmer that just graduated from...

Modern technologies have revolutionized every industry sector and agriculture is no exception. Smart farming using IoT will give rise to more efficient farming techniques and transform the agricultural sector, writes Naveen Roshi on BBN Times. The advent of modern technologies...

Is it possible for a couple of words on one question in the U.S. Census to create data that misleads lawmakers, regulators, and the general public about the availability of broadband internet access in Rural America? A recent report...

From northwestern Xinjiang to Jiansanjiang, a major grain growing base in northeastern Heilongjiang Province, to an automated farm in Xinghua, eastern Jiangsu Province, China is exploring precision agriculture, a new way of farming that might one day lead to...

Agricultural technologies offer a pathway to a more sustainable future – one in which farmers can both improve their yields and drive down waste, writes Ayal Karmi for Scientific American. Artificial intelligence, data analytics, and even drones are among...

Increasingly regulation, combined with bad press for drones, is causing a mild decline in recreational drone sales, so DJI of China is directing more attention to promoting drones for agriculture, according to Drone Reviews and News. The Financial Times is...

In light of the recent changes to farming subsidies in the EU, it’s crucial that the agricultural industry finds new, effective ways to meet the environmental and economic challenges it’s facing, writes Seth Dervey on EU Policies. In particular, the role...

Smart farming systems reduce waste, improve productivity, and enable management of a greater number of resources through remote sensing, writes Shawn Chandler on IoT Agenda. In traditional farming methods, it was a mainstay for the farmer to be out in...

Hortau, a Lévis, Québec-based provider of precision irrigation management services for agriculture, has closed a $20 million financing, writes Kirk Falconer at The PE Hub Network. The round was backed by Export Development Canada, which invested $7 million, and Fonds...

Demand for agricultural drone pilots in China has risen as the technology matures, enabling a skilled operator to cover more acreage than human effort ever could. It is also driven ironically by the shortage of manpower in the countryside,...

An Irish-led research project aims to harness the power of supercomputers to help vineyards across the globe improve grape quality and yields. If successful, the project could lead to better-tasting and potentially cheaper wine, writes John Kennedy for Silicon...

We traditionally think of infrastructure as the roads and bridges that connect our cities and people with one another, writes Lisa R. Youngers on TheHill.com. While these are critical components of any nation’s infrastructure, in our increasingly digital world,...