Agriculture
FLYING WITH SAVVY: Technology takes crop dusting to a new level | AG
HANSEN — After spreading dry fertilizer on potato fields near Murtaugh Lake, Keith Johnson flew his Thrush aircraft west over the Hansen Butte, then disappeared as he circled back to the extinct shield volcano. Minutes later Johnson’s airplane touched down on an old landing field, then climbed over bumpy terrain to the top of the …
Animal Agriculture: How Smart Investments in Technology can Beef up Africa’s Economy
Africa, Food & Agriculture, Headlines Food & Agriculture Many of the tools needed to tap into the potential of Africa’s livestock sector exist already. But with limited resources, they must be deployed smartly to improve the entire value chain. Credit: Miriam Gathigah/IPS KAMPALA, Jul 24 2020 (IPS) – There is no shortage of technological innovations …
Agriculture ministry eyes drones to fight off locusts swarms, Technology News, ETtech
The Department of Agriculture is looking for drones that can fly at night and stay airborne for an extended duration, as it seeks to expand use of unmanned aerial vehicles to fight off locust swarms that have invaded India’s western and central region. The broad specification comes a little over one month after India’s civil …
Sabah farmers overcome MCO challenges with technology
KOTA KINABALU (Bernama): It was a double blow for Hali Lasin when his two sources of income were badly hit following the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18. The 37-year-old tour guide and small-scale farmer who lives in the scenic highlands of Kundasang in Ranau, about 92km from here, found himself …
Winery reopens, invests $30,000 in anti-virus technologies | Orchards, Nuts & Vines
TURNER, Ore. — Willamette Valley Vineyards, one of Oregon’s most popular wine destinations, reopened its Marion County winery Friday after Gov. Kate Brown eased her shutdown order. In the vineyard Thursday morning, it looked like any other day. Farmworkers labored under sun hats and baseball caps among gold-dusted vines. But inside the winery, things weren’t …
Nature Notes: GPS technology on the ranch | Local
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Registration of pesticides, new technology and farmer assistance, key changes for PMB 2020: ET-ILC
In March this year, the Union Cabinet approved the Pesticides Management Bill (PMB) 2020, which was presented in the Rajya Sabha and aims to improve pest management practices in the country. Manufacturers, farmers and academicians want the government to change the bill to make it more effective, make the registration committee and laboratories more accountable …
How technology can mitigate climate volatility in agriculture – NEWS
With the 2019/2020 season an example of the extreme weather patterns the UK could be facing in the future, tech companies are working to find new ways of predicting and managing weather risk within the supply chain. Want to read this article? Register now for 2 free articles every 7 days. Already a member?Login …
New technology benefits fishing industry and marine parks
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment Senator the Hon. Jonno Duniam, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries New technology supported by Morrison Government funding is helping to protect marine life and deliver positive results for the longline fishing industry. Funded through the Federal Government’s Our Marine Parks Grants Program, the project being …
Food Waste and New Technology
Food Waste and New Technology Food Waste and New Technology Food waste is a huge global issue. We’re not just talking about not finishing a meal at home. It’s a $2.6 trillion dollar a year global issue. A relatively new company is taking on that issue – it’s called Treasure8. It’s a company focused on …
