Successful agricultural transformations: Six core …
We focus on six core elements of a national agricultural plan ("what to do") that increase the odds of a successful rural transformation, and then reflect on elements of the on-the-ground delivery of an …
Agricultural productivity and innovation
The OECD examines how governments and the private sector can work together to strengthen agricultural innovation systems and foster innovative practices …
Government of Canada invests in innovation and technology to …
Canada is a global leader in agricultural innovation and technological development. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of agricultural innovation, as it helps support sustainability and keeps the sector competitive and well-positioned for the future. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the …
A world without hunger is possible. This is how!
But we cannot guarantee access to food for those who need it most with improvements in agricultural output alone. Affordability must be a clear priority. Low-cost, green and innovative processing technologies like food irradiation lower the cost of energy-dense, nutritionally-fortified and safe foods. They help food-insecure people meet their ...
USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and …
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of …
Frontiers | Smart breeding approaches in post-genomics era for
Improving the crop traits is highly required for the development of superior crop varieties to deal with climate change and the associated abiotic and biotic stress challenges. Climate change-driven global warming can trigger higher insect pest pressures and plant diseases thus affecting crop production sternly. The traits controlling genes for …
Innovation in Propagation and Cultivation of Ornamental Plants
The cultivation of ornamental plants involves the science and art of breeding, propagating, and maintaining plants to enhance the human and natural environment. The use of new technologies has provided advancements in ornamental production systems. However, challenges still exist: issues surrounding the illegal overcollection of plants …
USDA Announces More Than $43M Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $43 million in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion in support of its ongoing efforts to transform the food system at every stage along the supply chain. This investment is funded through the American …
Australia: A Global Leader in Agrifood Technology | Global Australia
It was named one of Fast Company's 50 most innovative companies and the number one most innovative company in agriculture in 2023. Time Magazine also included Regrow in its list of 100 most influential companies of 2023. ... The company has processing plants in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia. In 2020, it started looking for ...
Agricultural productivity and innovation
The OECD examines how governments and the private sector can work together to strengthen agricultural innovation systems and foster innovative practices on farms and at agri-food firms. The OECD Productivity-Sustainability-Resilience (PSR) Policy Framework looks at the impacts of a wide range of policies on the creation and adoption of ...
Smart Agriculture: Use of Drones in Agriculture | Arrow
Drones are currently used in two standard agricultural applications — tracking and distribution. • Tracking (and subsequent analysis) is used in both plant and livestock agriculture and helps farmers understand the status, resources, and productivity of their farms. • Distribution using drones involves physically moving resources across a ...
Good to Grow: trends in agricultural innovation
Good to Grow: trends in agricultural innovation. We're celebrating our science, our innovation and our partners in Australia's agriculture and food industry. Our Agriculture and Food Director Dr Michael Robertson discusses the trends and research opportunities shaping the industry's future. By Michael Robertson 14 November 2022 5 …
How energy innovation in indoor vertical farming can improve food
1. Introduction. Sustainability of resources and safety in the food production line is a major issue globally. By 2050, it is expected that the global population will reach the 9.8 billion people, 2.4 billion people more that need to be fed (United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2015).Today, agriculture occupies land equal to the size of …
Croptracker
The innovation is ground-breaking as it integrates nature with agricultural industry systems. Harvest Quality Vision - HQV Pioneered by Croptracker, the Harvest Quality Vision (HQV) is a new technology that simplifies the …
2022 list of top 50 agtech and foodtech companies is released
The annual ranking, now in its fifth year and in partnership with Forbes, is intended to showcase agtech and foodtech companies that exemplify the best in agriculture and food-focused innovation. The Top 50 selections were made based on their exemplary leadership teams, innovative technologies, investment, and traction.
USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic …
The production plant expects to increase fertilizer production by 33% per year. Farmer's Union Oil Company will expand a fertilizer processing facility in rural Montana. This project will create a local and affordable fertilizer option for agricultural producers in a four-county region while saving and creating several local jobs.
10 Ways AI Has The Potential To Improve Agriculture In 2021
In the U.S. alone, growing, processing and distributing food is a $1.7 trillion business, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
16 Agricultural Robots and Farm Robots You Should …
Read Next 41 Robotics Companies and Startups on the Forefront of Innovation Agricultural Robots in Greenhouses. Instead of bringing agricultural robots to the field, one of the next great advances …
Agricultural Technology For New & Advanced Farming Solutions
Agriculture 4.0 is being born in an era of ubiquitous automation and digital connectivity. All developments in agricultural technology are becoming more integrated and networked, with the goal of optimizing all stages of the production process and enhancing monitoring, management, and control of the business. Agriculture 5.0, Or Digital Farming
Agronomy | Special Issue : Agricultural Automation and …
In this Special Issue, we invite you to share the results of your high-quality research of innovative agrotechnologies, using novel preparations and equipment, …
Agronomy | Free Full-Text | Enhancing Essential Grains Yield for …
A key concern in agriculture is how to feed the expanding population and safeguard the environment from the ill effects of climate change. To feed a growing global population, food production and security are significant problems, as food output may need to double by 2050. Thus, more innovative and effective approaches for increasing …
Agronomy | Special Issue : Agricultural Automation and Innovative
Special Issue Information. Dear Colleagues, Delivering the European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has highlighted the importance of agricultural transition employing and realizing innovative agricultural systems, digitalization and automation. Present technological development is very fast, but still not …
The Agro-Processing Industry and its Potential for Structural
Abstract. The chapter examines the role of the agro-processing economy as a crucial engine for structural transformation in Ghana. We first discuss the evolutionary process of policies that have been enacted to promote the activities of the agricultural sector, and how these may have affected the agro-processing sector, given existing linkages.
Integrated Processing Technologies for Food and Agricultural By
Provides production-through-processing coverage of key agricultural crops for a thorough understanding and translational inspiration; Describes and discusses major by-product …
Processing waste biomass to reduce airborne emissions
Centralized processing plants exist, but collection and transportation present major barriers to utilization, Kung says. Takachar's solution moves processing into the field: To date, Takachar has worked with about 5,500 farmers to …
New Innovations in Agriculture: A Way Forward for Enhancing
Compared to other industries, one of the major problems agriculture is facing is its decrease in economic significance. The value-added products of agricultural and allied sectors now account for less than 20% in most of the least-developing countries and more than 50% in developed countries, which is now a vibrant issue for the …
How To Reshape The Future Of Indian Agriculture
Agrifood life sciences are the most neglected aspect of agritech in India's startup ecosystem. Globally, $6 billion was invested in AFLS startups in 2020, while in India, only $10 million, in ...
A better, faster tool for saving water on farms | Stanford News
"Historically, irrigation has largely been divorced from the plant's needs at a given moment," Tartakovsky said. "Drip irrigation, informed by smart agriculture practices, bucks that trend."
Innovative Agriculture (Agro) Industry Limited
Innovative Agriculture (Agro) Industry Ltd. (IAI) is a member of the LR Group, a leading Project Development Company, active worldwide since 1986. ... The processing plant is a modern state-of-the art frozen fruits and vegetables facility, equipped with a unique and innovative IQF(Individually Quick Freezing) processing line . ...
The Transformation of Rice Crop Technology in …
The growth of the Indonesian population has led to an increase in the demand for rice, which the country has yet to satisfy. Indonesia needs a comprehensive strategy that integrates meaningful …