Reuters – U.S. tractor maker Deere & Co said on Thursday it would buy tech startup Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million, with the goal of developing over the next […] Read more
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Deere, Bear Flag aim to automate tractors as ‘fast as possible’
Taking the guess work out of estimating apple yield
Machine uses spectral imaging to collect data and provide early detection of pests, diseases, and more
An Ontario start-up is working on a vision system technology its founders say will ultimately help apple growers produce more food. Vivid Machines is developing the Vivid X system that […] Read more
New app helps farmers weigh options for cropping decisions
Resilient Fields is a free web-based tool that simplifies decision-making
There is no shortage of information available to farmers to help them make management decisions on-farm, but often this information results in mixed messages, and can even be conflicting. The […] Read more
Ag society turns funding efforts to ag-tech start-ups
First recipient offers technology that assists high-value orchards
A new type of investment in agriculture technology is being made by the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) which takes it into new territory for an agricultural society. Why it […] Read more
Cellular agriculture makes waves in protein production
Canadian government investment, cellular food policy strategy and regulation are missing yet
Scalable cell-based meat production is a reality now that the world’s first industrial cultured meat facility has been launched. Israel-based Future Meat Technologies (FMT) opened its plant last month and […] Read more
UV light holds grain decontamination potential
Researchers want to build pilot-scale UV sanitation unit to test stored grain
Glacier FarmMedia – Tatiana Koutchma foresees a slew of new applications for ultraviolet sanitation, whether it’s helping to keep meat packing lines free of SARS-CoV-2 or knocking fusarium fungus out […] Read more
Opinion: Robot farmers could improve jobs, help fight climate change — if they’re developed responsibly
Farming robots that can move autonomously in an open field or greenhouse promise a cleaner, safer agricultural future. But there are also potential downsides, from the loss of much-needed jobs […] Read more
Challenging their way to innovative food waste solutions
Competitions are becoming a popular way to encourage new technologies in agriculture and food
Challenge competitions are increasingly becoming popular ways to boost innovation. The idea is to harness the ideas and creativity of a broad audience of innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs in hopes […] Read more
Ontario company buys second autonomous power unit
Haggerty AgRobotics has purchased its second OmniPower unit to provide autonomous farming operations in Ontario. “Labour shortage concerns within our local growers have really elevated the need for more automation […] Read more
Cyber shield your farm: Tightening up the digital safety network
Agribusinesses are becoming a target for cyberattacks, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk
The recent cyberattack on the world’s largest meat processing company, JBS S.A., sends a clear message that agriculture is not immune to cybercrime. The JBS attack earlier this month is […] Read more