With unpredictable weather patterns effectively shortening the growing season, maximising the accuracy and efficiency of fertiliser applications is crucial. Liquid fertilisers make precise and optimal applications possible, and there are potential benefits for farmers who want to make the switch from a solid system. Liquid fertilisers can be spread further…
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After three years of decline, global agrifoodtech investment is showing signs of stabilising, reaching $16 billion in 2024, just 4% lower than the previous year. While investment levels remain well below their 2021 peak, this slowdown in decline suggests a potential turning point for the sector, according to the new…
Project measured impact of sustainable farming practices and generated additional revenue for barley growers Average savings of 2.3 tons CO₂e per hectare, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by close to 90 percent Project delivered through BASF’s Global Carbon Farming Program and independently verified by SustainCERT BASF and Boortmalt, the world’s leading…
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire New Zealand- based startup Robotics Plus, which specializes in agricultural automation solutions. Prior to this, Yamaha Motor purchased assets from The Yield Technology Solutions (hereafter, “The Yield”), an Australian startup providing digital agricultural solutions, and transferred those assets to a newly…
Unlike satellite images, which are weather-dependent, drone images are reliable, offering precise maps for variable rate application of fertiliser, fungicide and growth regulator; CultiWise drone also launched; Up to 20 percent cost savings and return on investment in first season Farmers now have a more reliable overview of their…
Granted jointly by two US engineering bodies Automates baling to boost productivity, quality, fuel efficiency, comfort IntelliSense™, a new option for New Holland’s High Density (HD) BigBaler that helps operators boost productivity, bale quality, fuel efficiency and comfort by automating key baler and tractor functions, has been recognized with…
An innovative project which aims to provide UK farmers and growers with a sustainable, environmentally friendly nutrient management solution is underway following a partnership between industry experts. The project, called ‘Biofilm Biofertiliser’, will develop a novel multi-species biofilm-based biofertiliser product that reduces the use of synthetic fertilisers by 40-50%. …
We need to cooperate on crop research to create a sustainable agricultural industry, says Adam Christie, Managing Director of independent agronomy coop, Scottish Agronomy. “As the industry undertakes some major changes to meet the challenges of Net Zero, it is essential that this change is driven by science and not…
The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has confirmed that the Rotor R550 Sprayhawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is compliant with ANAC’s Special Regulation for Unmanned Aircraft of Civilian Use, enabling commercial agricultural operations to begin in Brazil. The Sprayhawk is an unmanned variant of the Robinson R44…
ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) is part of Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, which since 2021 has run 21 competitions across a total of 270 projects, committing £139m of Defra funding and attracting £51m of private investment. ADOPT is a new farmer-focused initiative, funded by Defra and delivered…