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In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, ensuring the quality of produce is paramount, especially when it comes to staple crops like tomatoes. A recent study led by Yuping Huang from the College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at Nanjing F

In the heart of West Africa, where smallholder farmers cultivate more than 80% of the cropland, a significant shift in agricultural monitoring and management is on the horizon. A recent review published in the journal ‘Land’ dives deep into the poten

In the realm of diesel engines, particularly those powering agricultural machinery, the wear and tear of components like piston pins can spell the difference between seamless operation and costly breakdowns. A recent study led by Hao Yang from the Co

In a significant step toward enhancing drone capabilities, researchers have unveiled a biomimetic leg-claw mechanism (LCM) that draws inspiration from the biomechanics of birds. This innovative design aims to tackle some of the key limitations curren

Urban beekeeping is on the rise, and it turns out that honeybees thriving in city settings might be stronger than their rural counterparts. A recent study led by Łukasz Nicewicz from the University of Silesia in Katowice sheds light on this phenomeno

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are paramount, a recent study led by Qiang Guo from the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Qiqihar University has unveiled promising advancements in t

In a significant leap for agricultural robotics, researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University have unveiled a novel robotic gripper designed specifically for handling delicate spherical fruits, such as tomatoes. This innovative approach addresses a

In the quest for precision agriculture, the accuracy of solar radiation data is paramount. Farmers rely on this information not just for crop management, but also for optimizing energy use in operations like irrigation and greenhouse management. Howe

Walter Duivenvoorde Mechanisatie (WDM) is set to make waves in the agricultural machinery sector with the introduction of its latest innovation, the F-Trac, at the Mechanisation Exhibition Bollenstreek (SMTB) in Vijfhuizen, Netherlands. This lightwei

In an era where precision and efficiency are paramount in agriculture, a recent study from the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence at Poznań University of Technology is turning heads. Led by Marek Kraft, this research focuses on an innovat