AI isn't likely to wipe out all farming jobs—but it is changing who bears the risks

The global economy is bracing for major job disruption as artificial intelligence (AI) advances and spreads across industries ...

Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich ...
WUSA

University of Maryland engineers design robots to revolutionize oyster farming

WASHINGTON — A team led by Miao Yu, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, is developing technology to make oyster farming more sustainable. And the stars of the show are ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Technology reshapes farming, but tradition keeps families grounded

Editor’s note: This is the last of a three-part series on farming in Southern Illinois. HARRISBURG — The future of farming is arriving piece by piece in Southern Illinois, blending old habits with new ...
Forbes

Sustainable Farming: How AgTech Leaders Can Tackle Adoption Challenges

The need for sustainable agricultural practices has gained unprecedented attention recently. As global populations rise and environmental concerns become more pressing, the farm sector is ...
Daily Reporter

Ag drones showcase new farming technology

WILKINSON — One of the first times Aaron Collins operated a drone, trying to implement the new technology into a farming business, the drone quickly crashed. “The first time we had it we had done ...
Frontiers

Vertical Farming: New Trends, Products, and Production Approaches

Agrifood systems are currently under pressure to address harsh challenges such as rising global populations, climate change, and the depletion of critical natural resources, exacerbated by the impacts ...