Technology news from FPJ – Page 10
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NewsGrowUp Farms names Mike Hedges as new CEO
UK’s GrowUp Farms says new boss Mike Hedges has the experience and ability to lead the vertical farming company into the next phase of its growth
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NewsSatellite images can help farmers combat weather threat, study says
PhD project at University of Leicester aims to get more farmers in UK and Kenya using satellite imagery to protect food security
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NewsSaga Robotics continues to expand after successful season of mildew control
Norwegian firm plans to open hub in West Midlands to serve new growers in 2025
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NewsFieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to take raspberry robot to next level
Fieldwork says the interoperability of its technology is a big advantage to growers
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NewsPhytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
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News“Continued success” for global blueberry business
RaboResearch report suggests rapid changes will ensure continued success for the worldwide blueberry industry
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NewsVertical Future launches new crop data services
The new range of Crop-Science-as-a-Service services spans tailored growing trials, product testing and the use of crop algorithms
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NewsUKFPN brings together industry leaders for its first Festival of Agriculture
Taking place in Lincolnshire on 17 October, the event highlighted the latest in UK agricultural advancements
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NewsBarfoots installs vast solar energy system
Rooftop solar panels at two Sussex sites will ensure Barfoots continues to supply all its own energy needs as the business expands
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NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
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NewsNew DeltaTrak platform hopes to be Expedia of the fresh produce supply chain
Digital marketplace, launched at GPFS in Atlanta, aims to provide a unique transaction ecosystem
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NewsBiofresh Safestore adds new features to potato sprout suppressant system
CO2 monitor and the Pulsed Start functionality take Biofresh Safestore system to the next level, tech provider says
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NewsGlobal farmers eye agtech and sustainability
McKinsey & Company has launched its Global Farmers Insights 2024, with respondents highlighting extreme weather, increased prices of input and unstable commodity prices as major challenges
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NewsFarmer ‘pathfinders’ wanted for precision-breeding project
BOFIN seeks growers to drive discussion on precision breeding and share insights with the wider agricultural community
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NewsJames Hutton Institute awarded £1mn to “revitalise” UK raspberry industry
Institute has embarked on a five-year project focused on tackling the economic issues affecting the UK’s raspberry growers
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NewsSelect Technology MD to step down after 30 years in charge
IT firm, which supports several major fruit suppliers, will be led by outgoing MD’s son from 1 November
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NewsDP World unveils £1bn expansion of London Gateway
The logistics company says the container port expansion will significantly boost UK trade
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NewsThermo King hails success of self-charging reefer trailer
Company says its recent trial wiith Spanish logistics operator Carreras offers good chance to cut emissions
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NewsAI will “supercharge” agricultural efficiency
GlobalData says Artificial Intelligence will make farming more efficient and reduce the sector’s environmental impact
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NewsBASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software