Researchers develop new robot to thin and prune peach trees

The Georgia Tech Research Institute has developed an intelligent robot that is designed to handle the human-based tasks of thinning and pruning peach trees.

February 23 , 2022

Spanish lemon growers reduce water footprint by 39%

According to a Ailimpo press statement, the lemon industry in Spain has reduced its water footprint to 271 cubic meters per ton over the past 30 years, a reduction of 39 percent.

February 22 , 2022

Researchers use artificial intelligence to find better tasting fruits and vegetables

University of Florida researchers are looking to create a model that tells researchers which chemical compounds produce the best flavors fruits and vegetables.

February 22 , 2022

Strawberry harvest a test ground for robotic solutions

Labor costs and worker shortages have pushed growers to search for harvest alternatives, a trend which one Canadian robotic startup is using to develop a robust robotic solution for fruit growers.

February 21 , 2022

Bagging apples for insect and disease control

Here is a guide to a non-pesticide alternative for protecting fruit by encasing apples in bags that provide protective barriers against insects and fungal pathogens.

February 16 , 2022

Sunrays launch market’s first home compostable table grape bag

The bags are made from 20% bio-based plastic – derived from non-GMO corn sand sugar cane – and 80% fully compostable fossil-based polymers.

February 11 , 2022

Chile to commercialize promising new white seedless table grape variety in 2022

"The 3.3.142 selection could be the first 100% Chilean white table grape for export," says a researcher from Chile's Agricultural Research Institute (INIA).

February 10 , 2022

Climate vs. Technology in Mexico and its impact on agriculture

Dr. Jorge Flores Velázquez, Agronomist in Protected Agriculture, shared invaluable knowledge about the current and future work that needs to be done regarding technology in the agricultural industry.

February 09 , 2022

USDA to invest $1B in climate-friendly agriculture

The USDA will invest $1 billion in pilot projects that promote farming, ranching and forestry practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store climate-warming carbon.

February 08 , 2022

Agrovision posts record sales with vertical integration, advanced genetics and superior quality

U.S.-headquartered berry business Agrovision is making important and material progress on its strategic path, as it sets the standard for the next generation of innovative superfruit growers.