Mechanical Solutions for Problems in the Vineyard

Despite the expanding trend in automation, growers are reluctant to talk about it. But why?

When it comes to farm equipment, necessity is the mother of invention. 

Lack of labor and the need to efficiently deliver quality challenge industry suppliers.

As small fruit producers increasingly turn to machine harvesting, the need for innovation with a gentle touch is becoming critical.

Find out why usage continues to climb at steady rate.

Get the skinny on tools and gadgets that can help producers reduce labor input on fruit harvesting, pruning, and weed management.

Find out how seed companies are doing their best to stay ahead of production trends.

Find out what one Florida grower used to custom harvest nearly 800,000 pounds of blueberries last season.

First commercial use of automated picker logged in Southern Hemisphere orchard.

Florida-based agtech company officially unveils autonomous mobile platform.

To have a great crop potentially rot in the field because workers can’t be sourced is probably worse than a weather event taking out production.

New automated technologies could help specialty crop growers deal with labor crisis.

National Science Foundation awards grant for further development of potential industry game-changer.

This kind of innovation is not just about labor-saving convenience, it could save an industry without having to completely alter the way a crop is grown.

Naturipe joins growing list of backers in the labor-saving vision and mission of ag-tech startup.

Company receives U.S. Patent approval for continuous picking wheel on the machine.

You not only need access to a stable workforce, government workers need an education on the importance of agriculture.

Automation is on the horizon, and it would be beneficial if you’re planting with that in mind.

Research team in Michigan examines the use of berry harvester as gentler and more economical way to harvest tart cherries.