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« L'ACTU Agriculture Numérique » est un dispositif de veille alimentée par l’information publiée dans une sélection international de médias internet. Il est élaboré en partenariat avec la Direction pour la science ouverte (DipSO) d’INRAE et #DigitAg. Bonne lecture ! "Digital Agriculture Newsletter is a news monitoring system fed by information published in a selection of international internet media. It is developed in partnership with the INRAE Directorate for Open Science (DipSO) and #DigitAg. Happy reading!
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Technos
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21/03/2024
When most Malawians think of farming, they envision hardworking individuals cultivating the land under the sun, often using traditional tools like hoes, and facing challenges like unpredictable weather and low incomes.
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18/03/2024
Last month we showed the top five contenders for the Ag Robot of the Year title in a competition run by Future Farming. The panel of judges chose the Tortuga AgTech strawberry and table grape harvesting robot as the winner. The robot is primarily designed for harvesting, but can also collect data for forecasts, treat plants with UV-C light and perform trimming.
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15/03/2024
Agriculture technology company develops solution to control pests without chemicals: 'A sustainable and organic solution to this pressing need'. Organic pest control company M3 Agriculture Technologies received a $1 million grant from the National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Radiological Security in October to develop an X-ray-based approach to insect suppression and eradication...
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21/03/2024
21 March 2024, New Delhi: FMC India has launched its innovative precision agriculture platform Arc™ farm intelligence in India. The new offering is aimed at encouraging smarter agricultural practices for farmers, advisers and channel partners.
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18/03/2024
DAE Director-General Anchalee Suvachittanont highlighted that ‘Crops Drought’ offers users essential information such as real-time soil moisture data, weather forecasts, and early identification of drought-prone areas up to four months ahead.
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18/03/2024
The Thriving Roots Underpinning Total Soil Health (TRUTH) project funded through Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme and delivered by Innovate UK is a £1M innovative three-year research initiative set to redefine our understanding of soil and root health.
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22/03/2024
When Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones are used to survey industrial buildings, map terrain, or transport cargo for the logistics sector, they need to be as lightweight as possible, but carry the greatest possible payload. German institute Fraunhofer IZM has developed a compact and lightweight navigation unit (IMU) for such drones, which enables centimeter-perfect accuracy that was previously unattainable for civilian applications.
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19/03/2024
As the sun shines bright, solar technology has the potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture. From powering irrigation systems to running equipment, solar energy offers multifaceted solutions. By harnessing the sun’s energy, farmers can reduce reliance on fossil fuels, cutting emissions and costs.
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Vie des sociétés de l'AgTech / Enterprises
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01/03/2024
Huawei, the prominent Chinese multinational technology corporation, has announced its collaborative efforts with international organizations and local partners to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture across Latin America and the Caribbean. The initiative, unveiled during the Smart Agriculture Roundtable at Mobile World Congress 24 in Barcelona, aims to propel digital development within the agricultural sector, starting with joint innovation pilots.
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14/03/2024
CTCRI has achieved a significant milestone in the area of agricultural technology with the development of the Electronic Crop (e-Crop), an innovative IoT device designed for smart farming. Recently, the Indian Patent Office granted a patent for this groundbreaking invention, marking a crucial moment in the agricultural sector...
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Recherche / Research
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17/03/2024
Dr Jerry Dlamini’s pioneering study reveals promising strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in South African rainfed agriculture, offering hope for sustainable farming practices and climate resilience. His current project, @CROPGas on X, focuses on investigating the impact of various conservation agriculture interventions on greenhouse gas emissions, primarily targeting nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4), and carbon dioxide (CO2)...
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Institutions
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27/03/2024
The report analyses 72 FAO activities and projects in Africa, spanning various agricultural subsectors and sub-regions, and how they harnessed digitalization. It highlights where more investment is needed from FAO and others. Two sets of recommendations are made...
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20/03/2024
The key focus area of the MoU is engagement in farmer training programmes along with demonstrations and jointly publishing literature as well as other media to promote modern agricultural practices...
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18/03/2024
A consortium of companies and knowledge institutions from the Northern Netherlands, led by research institute TNO, is focusing on the development, delivery, and use of agrobots in agriculture and horticulture.
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14/03/2024
Food innovation organisations in Europe have recently unveiled a €30m initiative aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture practices across the continent. This collaborative effort, led by EIT Food, seeks to demonstrate solutions and facilitate partnerships within the agrifood value chains...
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Événements
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18/03/2024
The program focuses on how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and other advanced technologies can revolutionize agricultural practices around the world.
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07/03/2024
Recognizing and empowering women is not merely a matter of gender equality; it's a crucial step towards creating lasting change in rural communities.
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05/03/2024
As part of the French Tech Mission, a French government agency that aims to help build and grow France's startup ecosystem, six innovative French agritech and foodtech startups were selected to participate in this March's World We will exhibit at the Agritech Innovation Summit […]
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Medias
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21/03/2024
The agricultural industry has undergone a revolutionary change in recent years with the introduction of variable rate technology (VRT). The VRT is a modern farming technique that allows the farmers to vary the rate of input such as seeds, fertilizer, herbicide, and water according to the specific requirement of the field.
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14/03/2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Larry Ellison's Oracle are joining forces to develop a farming-centric AI tool that will come in handy for planning and predicting agricultural output.
During Oracle's earnings call earlier this week, Ellison announced that the computer technology company will be teaming up with Musk-led SpaceX. This collaboration will aim at developing an AI-powered mapping application for governments...
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21/03/2024
From nets of environmental sensors and smart irrigation networks to AI-guided tractors and drone-mounted crop surveillance, there is something altogether digital going on down on the farm.
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07/03/2024
The Agriculture IoT Sensor Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.00% during the forecasted period, driven by the increasing adoption of smart farming techniques and the need for efficient resource management in agriculture. The market is witnessing a surge in demand for IoT solutions that can help farmers improve crop yield, reduce production costs, and minimize environmental impact...
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18/03/2024
Continental, in collaboration with Innofact AG, conducted a study titled “Agriculture in transition,” surveying 503 farmers across five countries, shedding light on the digitalization levels in agriculture worldwide. The findings indicate varying degrees of digital adoption, with some farmers leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics, while others lag behind...
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