Farming Methods

Accelerating its national ambitions within the grower, packer, and processor market, HarvestEye has secured a distributorship in Scotland by teaming up with agricultural and machinery supplier Agricar. This strategic partnership comes just in time fo

In a significant stride towards combating the escalating problem of corn rootworm (CRW) resistance, Meristem Crop Performance has officially unveiled GUARD X, the first EPA-approved corn rootworm biological to be delivered directly to the furrow usin

A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara has revealed that variations in farming practices can yield significant water savings, potentially rivalling the impact of switching crops or leaving fields fallow. The study, published in N

Dutch innovation is once again at the forefront of agricultural technology with the introduction of a groundbreaking grafting robot by Horti Grafting. This spin-off from the reputable Dutch tree nursery ‘t Kempke, managed by Jan and Wim van Meerten,

Imagine a world where crop treatments are customized to target specific pests in your field, reducing the need for widespread spraying. Thanks to groundbreaking research by Dr. Justin Pahara and his team at the Lethbridge Research and Development Cen

In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Wageningen University & Research (Wageningen UR) and Leiden University in the Netherlands have created an innovative sticky substance designed to protect crops from pest insects like thrips. This inve

The southeastern United States is a vital agricultural hub, with cotton, corn, sorghum, and soybeans among the top crops grown in the region. Many of these fields rely heavily on irrigation, a practice increasingly under scrutiny as the risks of drou

In a significant development for sustainable agriculture, Biotalys, an innovative AgTech company, has announced the commencement of field trials for its second biofungicide program, BioFun-6, utilizing its proprietary Agrobody technology platform. Th

In the face of mounting challenges, farmers are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to revolutionize the way they manage weeds. Labor shortages, the rise of herbicide resistance, and growing legislative and societal pressures are propelling

In the heart of Georgia, amidst the sprawling fields of the state’s iconic sweet onions, a technological revolution is quietly taking root. Researchers have developed a robotic arm that could redefine how Vidalia onions are sorted, potentially transf