Research

In the quest for sustainable and efficient food production, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional farming. However, the energy-intensive nature of these systems, particularly due to temperature

In the heart of Chile’s agricultural landscape, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that promises to reshape the way smallholder farmers tackle age-old challenges. Precision Farming (PF), a suite of technologies that enables farmers to monitor and man

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart agriculture, a new study has shed light on the economic potential of optical sensors and deep learning technologies, offering a beacon of hope for a sector grappling with sustainability and efficiency challe

In the rapidly evolving world of digital agriculture, precision is key. Farmers and agronomists are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to monitor crops at the plant level, enabling detailed assessments of growth, nutrition, and overall con

In the ever-evolving landscape of precision agriculture, a new open-source tool is poised to democratize management-zone segmentation, a critical process that has often been hindered by complex operational barriers. The innovative QGIS plugin, *Preci

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, a new review published in *Agronomy* is shedding light on how digital technologies could revolutionize agroforestry systems, offering a beacon of hope for sustainable farming practices. Agroforestry, whi

In the heart of Shanghai, a team of researchers led by Tianrui Quan from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in precision agriculture: navigating agricultural robots th

In the heart of Boulder, Colorado, a gathering of minds took place that could reshape how we understand and utilize one of Earth’s most critical resources: snow. The NASA Terrestrial Hydrology Program (THP) Community Snow Meeting, held in August 2024

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a silent transformation is underway, one that could reshape our understanding of carbon emissions and the agricultural landscape. A recent study published in *AGU Advances* has shed light on the intricate dance between

In the shadow of the world’s most fertile crop hotspots, there lies a vast expanse of marginal agricultural lands that have long been overlooked. These lands, often characterized by poor soil quality, limited rainfall, and steep slopes, are home to m