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6 scalable technologies for sustainable agriculture
End-to-end innovation is so vital. Sustainable agriculture technologies need to meet complexity with ingenuity, solving for multiple SDGs at once, both locally and holistically.
Expanding Organics Recycling: Overcoming Challenges
Adopting organics recycling can be a challenge for companies, overcoming those challenges requires innovative thinking, the creation of a new kind of infrastructure and raising awareness among end-consumers about the benefits of circular organics recycling.
“Shark Tank” Winning Food Tech Company Pivots and Scales with Xometry’s Prototyping and Injection Molding Services
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Numilk dramatically shifted its product design to deliver an elevated plant-based milk experience by utilizing a variety of manufacturing processes from Xometry.
How Off-Highway OEMs are Combating the Labor Shortage With Automation
The construction and agricultural industries are looking into new solutions to revitalize their workforce and meet demands; one of these paths leads to automated machinery with a focus on safety and profitability.
Farmers Crack Down on Finding ‘Needle in the Potato-sack’
Prince Edward Island’s warehouses look distinctly different than they did 10 years ago. Many farmers in this region have introduced raw material inspection systems as an added safety precaution.
The Problem-Solving Powers of Variable Speed Drives
Lei Gommers, Global Business Development Manager, Agriculture, ABB Drives explores the pivotal role that variable speed drives (VSDs) working with electric motors can play in addressing the agricultural sector’s toughest challenges.
Crop Management Company Improves Working Efficiency by 28% in Citrus Orchard Operations With Fieldin
Pest and disease control is perhaps the most critical and consuming activity for citrus growers. To keep these pressures in check, they employ a strategic and rigorous spraying schedule throughout the year.
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ABB survey reveals unplanned downtime costs $103,000 per hour
It emphasizes the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships. 92% of respondents are interested in how outcome-based maintenance agreements can boost business success
New study into new renewable and affordable microgrid using biogas from agriculture farming
The innovations work for both islanded mode and on-grid application, particularly for communities with off-grid/unreliable power-systems. They also work for second life batteries as energy storage solutions.
FIRA USA 2023 has firmly established itself as the must-attend event for the North American agricultural robotics industry.
FIRA USA 2023. With over 35 robots and autonomous solutions showcasing and 20 in-field demos, farmers, industrials, start-ups, OEMs, scientists and investors made great connections to build together the future of farming.
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UfarmX Expands from Nigeria to Senegal: Bridging Gaps Through Blockchain and Powering the Next Generation of Farmers with The SEED Project Partnership
UFarmX and the Seed Project partnership inspires the next generation of farmers to participate in the innovative economic engine driven by the sports industry.
Southern California-based Moleaer Helps Spain Growers Improve Water Utilization With Expansion of its Patented Nanobubble Technology
Company to partner with BS Nature, Spain's leading organic producer, to commercialize Moleaer's nanobubble technology across the Andalusian market
BRANSTON MASHES IT UP WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY
A new venture for the company, which currently handles 350,000 tonnes of potatoes for fresh and prepared products, the mashed potato facility will expand Branston's capabilities and enhance its long-term sustainability. It is due to be operational by spring 2024 and will be led by Wayne Mansfield, mash production manager.
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