Harvesting
From infrastructure to staffing, early adopters are discovering autonomy works best when the entire nursery evolves with it.
A low-cost, simple robotic arm developed by Washington State University researchers might someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores.
Washington State University-led team develops machine that can pick fruit obscured by leaves.
Growers can gain an early edge for crop performance success at harvest. Learn how.
The soft robotic gripper developed at the University of Arkansas has received a U.S. patent. Can a robot hand harvest blackberries better than humans?
From tractors to fertilizers, we surveyed growers to find out their favorite products across various categories, and now we’re sharing the results!
Manufacturers have made some impressive strides in their equipment.
After years of development, ag tech startup Nanovel unveils its autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking tree fruit for the fresh market.
Collaborative research project using $1 million in USDA funding to help streamline the tedious task of blackberry harvesting with a robotic picker.
Fruit developed for automated harvest could turn out to be a real labor-saver for growers.
Researchers enlist artificial intelligence to design a useful tool for an industry facing future supply challenges, while factoring in the inherent risks.
Ag technology is growing by leaps and bounds. There’s something quite satisfying about watching these mechanized marvels at work in the field.
Israel-based company expects to launch a beta version of its autonomous farm equipment in 2023.
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Labor is a big problem, and with no viable chemical thinners available to peach growers, robotics may provide a solution.
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Ambitious industry program calls for at least some growers to make big changes in harvest practices.
Meanwhile, sales of ‘SweeTango’ expected to again thrive this fall.