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Innovative solutions for small farmers and organic farming

Through infrared cameras in drones, farmers can get a fair image of how their crops are doing.

Mycorrhiza fungi increase yields in a targeted and environmentally friendly way, robots help farmers to control weeds ecologically. Smallholders optimise outputs with sensors in the soil and with modern biorefineries. Both smallholder and organic farming can benefit greatly from technological developments and innovative solutions while holding on to their ideals. Nova-Institute organizes the ‘Revolution in

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on: 16 July 2018

Less input, more output and lower footprint through precision farming and digitalisation

Connected machines for smart farming. Image: CLAAS

The impact of the new technologies, such as robotics, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our food production system. Precision farming has shaken up a number of large companies to invest in the development of new solutions for future farming technologies. Which companies are part of this new wave and what technical products are

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on: 7 June 2018

How to cover future protein demand?

Will agriculture be able to feed 10 billion people in a sustainable way? Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Many universities and innovative companies are looking for new ways to close the future protein gap for food and feed, and cover future protein demand on a sustainable basis. German nova-Institute compiled an overview of the latest developments. Nova-Institute organizes a conference ‘Revolution in Food and Biomass Production (REFAB)’ October 1 and 2, 2018 in

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on: 27 May 2018