Farming Methods

PepsiCo Europe has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Yara, a global leader in crop nutrition, to decarbonize crop production across Europe. This initiative aims to help 1,000 farms adopt low-carbon agricultural practices and provide low car

Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have made a breakthrough in agricultural technology with the development of low-cost sensors designed for real-time, continuous monitoring of nitrate levels in various soil types. These innovative prin

The recent unveiling of the Herbimec hoeing cultivator by Dutch mechanization company Vomumatra has generated considerable interest in the agricultural community. Showcased at the Future Farming & Food Experience, this innovative piece of machinery i

In a significant development for precision agriculture, Dutch KULT-Kress importer Agri Evolution has expanded its offerings with the introduction of the KULT iScan hoe, a sophisticated tool designed for in-row hoeing. This new addition joins the iSel

Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., has announced a significant commercial expansion of its bio-inoculant product, Yalos, specifically targeting winter wheat. This strategic move effectively doubles the potential market for Yalos, which has

Australian potato growers have become the first in the world to access Excalia, a groundbreaking new fungicide released by Sumitomo Chemical Australia. This innovative product aims to combat Rhizoctonia solani, commonly known as black scurf, which is

Farmbot, an Australian agritech company, along with its U.S. subsidiary Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, has successfully closed a $4.6 million bridge round. Initially targeting $3 million, the round exceeded expectations, thanks to contributions from

Australian food producers have been trialling a new-generation fertiliser with promising on-farm results. Lono, a smart fertiliser developed by UK-based Levity Crop Science, is shaping up as an affordable and sustainable solution, reducing nitrogen i

A groundbreaking trial aiming to explore the potential benefits of using R-Leaf, a photocatalytic material designed to convert air pollution into fertilizer for plants, is currently underway in the UK. Initiated in February 2024, this innovative proj

In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, the Kverneland Group and Dimensions Agri Technologies (DAT) have announced a partnership to bring precision spraying systems to select European markets. This collaboration is set to introduce t