The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network has invested more than $737,000 in SmartGro Bioengineering Inc. It is developing an AI-powered horticultural lighting system that reduces electricity use by up to 80 per cent compared to…

A recent automation expo in Woodland, California showcased 30 robotic solutions that attracted growers from tomatoes, sugar cane, fresh vegetables, leafy greens, tree fruits, vineyards, row crops and tree nuts.

New technologies will help growers meet the challenges of labour shortages and rising input costs.

The company’s sprayer allows non-selective herbicides to be used in vegetable farming.

A leader in moulded fiber packaging solutions, CKF is introducing its technology that eliminates the need for labels and adhesives.