With the number of bee colonies drastically declining around the world, SAS is using technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and visual analytics to help maintain and support healthy bee populations.As part of its commitment to using data and analytics to solve the world's most pressing...
Although the number of crops that rely on bee pollination is increasing, according to Palo Alto-based Beehero, changes across a number of variables mean that the same number of hives in an orchard may not be providing all the pollinator punch required.“The equation of beehives-per-acre doesn’t hold much,” Omer Davidi,...
Vertical farming is an emerging technique within agriculture that involves growing crops indoors under controlled environmental conditions. By carefully tailoring the environment to the exact requirements of the crop, such as through using LED lighting to produce the exact light spectrum needed for optimal photosynthesis, it is possible to obtain...
We're excited to announce that our Executive Director Mike Thielke has been selected by Technical.ly as a "RealLIST Connector: 110 top community builders in Baltimore tech and entrepreneurship".@F3TechMD #agtech #agritech #agribusiness #f3tech Source: RealLIST Connectors: Meet 110 top community builders in Baltimore tech and entrepreneurship...
The use of agricultural robots has significantly increased during this pandemic state, especially to boost the production of food grains, meet the cumulative demands of people for food, and fight against the dangerous COVID-19 disease.The use of agricultural robots has significantly increased during this pandemic state, especially to boost the...
Since insect protein became a buzzworthy segment a few years ago, the space has seen a number of startups creating innovative ways to use bugs for food from protein bars to animal feed.“This is a huge market opportunity,” Virginia Emery, CEO and founder of Washington-based mealworm protein startup Beta Hatch,...
FMC Corporation announced the launch of Arc farm intelligence, an exclusive precision agriculture platform that enables growers and advisors to more accurately predict pest pressure before it becomes a problem.Arc farm intelligence is the first mobile platform to use predictive modeling based on real-time data to help ensure the right...
If the last few weeks are any indication, an algorithm may soon be growing your green beans.As urban grocery stores struggle to stock enough produce for their customers, they’re finding a seedling of hope in vertical farms — big, indoor facilities that cultivate plants using precision-controlled temperatures, lighting, and water...
Scrutiny in food production has steadily increased due to food safety recalls, consumer demand, and sustainability efforts. The pandemic intensified this scrutiny.@F3TechMD #agtech #agritech #agribusiness #f3tech #IoT #AI Source: The effects of COVID-19 on food and agriculture traceability...
Early in his career as an investor committed to supporting minority- and women-owned companies, Henri Pierre-Jacques concluded he needed to take a more independent path as opposed to joining an existing established firm. Instead, he and his colleagues founded Harlem Capital, starting the fund from scratch to create the type of change they...
