DropCopter Secures Half-Million Dollar Prize at Inaugural Grow-NY Contest

See how a Syracuse, NY-based startup is using unmanned aerial vehicles to fly over orchards and increase yields by 25% to 50%.

One knock to using beneficial bugs to control plant pests is the manpower to disperse them in the field — but modern tech may provide a solution.

From drones, to robotic fruit pickers, and beyond, the number of firms offering produce growers new in-the-field tools continues to take off.

Specialty crop growers can use these flying cameras to more efficiently scout and evaluate their operations.

Drones have long held promise in the row crop world, but specialty crop growers can use the flying cameras to scout and evaluate their operations, too.

While results of first precision survey for specialty crops dealers shows modest levels of adoption, several applications are poised for rapid growth.

Report maps out a future filled with advanced agriculture technology, automation, and mechanization in the field.

Napa Valley’s terrain can be a challenge for vineyard spray coverage, but new uses of technology could help change that.

Researchers are confident drone-based, remote imaging technology can help growers by sensing laurel wilt disease symptoms — before they appear.

Bus tour gives insights into how some farms in the Sunshine State are deploying digital technology to improve productivity and efficiency.

Hexacopter sprays pollen on five acres at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard.

Drones have become a part of agronomy and are now making their way into specialty crops. Learn everything you need to know about how they can change strawberry production forever.

Use new tools to improve profitability and sustainablity.

The popular short-form presentations address the future of food production.

Researchers in Japan have turned drones into robot bees as artificial pollinators.

A new report analyzes how the robotic market and technology developments will change the business of agriculture.

FAA’s recent ruling regarding unmanned aircraft systems is good news for business.

Regulations will create new opportunities for business and government entities to use unmanned aircraft systems weighing less than 55 pounds.

Embracing new tools and technology will be key in driving productivity forward.