While work to automate pruning is being researched, take a look at how a columnar tree structure could reduce the need for dormant pruning.
The labor is just not going to there to harvest the fruit, so you need to start preparing your workers for a brave new world.
Designers of today’s and tomorrow’s orchard equipment say there have been a lot of bumps along the way to getting where we are today.
Recent exhibition shows the equipment giant making big advances in connectivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
First commercial use of automated picker logged in Southern Hemisphere orchard.
The human factor in agriculture might be relegated to the back seat as smart robotic solutions continue to crop up.
Opening day sessions at International Fruit Tree Association Conference highlight the need to improve profitability of production and new technologies to impact orchard operations.
Report maps out a future filled with advanced agriculture technology, automation, and mechanization in the field.
Some of the early adopters share what has their attention in 2019.
Adoption of ag tech, robotics, automation, and data management among the hot topics vetted at the PrecisionAg VISION Conference.
With advanced software to drive the machine and follow a route, this unit is the next generation of farm sprayers.
Washington State University scientist Manoj Karkee recognized for his work with agriculture technology.
If Europe’s experience with GMOs is any guide, not everyone will see the inherent good of farm automation.
The third International Forum of Agricultural Robotics Conference points up potential and challenges of farm automation.
Modern mechanization can potentially help Florida growers and many others beyond address ongoing workforce shortages.
Novel conference and expo created for specialty crop growers of all types and industry stakeholders alike shines brightly amid the lights of Las Vegas.
Despite their farms being vastly different, these two GenNext Growers require quickness to compete, which means staying abreast of agricultural technology.
More sharp eyes are being turned toward technology aimed at solving challenges in the lettuce and specialty crop industries.
Many growers are wary of such new technology, but it’s not the science that bothers them.