Gas analysis to extend shelf life in sweet potato

Partnering with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Issah Sugri and his team are using the F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer to glean crucial insights into important commodities in Ghana. Armed with this data, the team is able to advise farmers and policy makers on low-cost methods to decrease postharvest losses and increase economic prosperity in the region.

Revolutionizing the Mexican mango industry

Extensively utilizing the F-751 Mango Quality meter throughout Mexico, Dr. Jorge Osuna and his team at INIFAP have been able to apply and combine cutting edge technologies to give farmers new access to vital quality data about their mango crops.

Building stackable models for high-efficiency breeding

Plant Geneticist Alberto De Marcos and his team at Semillas Fito are using in-depth NIRS data from the F-750 Produce Quality Meter to build and stack models of quality traits to breed better varieties of nightshade and gourd crops.

Downloads for F-960

F-960 Software & Firmware Downloads   Hardware Version Hardware version is the middle digit of the Serial Number. For example, if the serial number is F-960-004-17001 then the hardware version is 4. Check the back of your instrument to find your serial number.   Firmware The latest release of firmware for the F-960 is v.1.9.7.6… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-950

F-950 Software & Firmware Downloads Firmware The latest release of firmware for the F-950. *Hardware Version Firmware Version 4 and greater 1.9.7.6 Less than 4 1.7.5.8 *Hardware version is the middle digit of the Serial Number. For example, if the serial number is F-950-004-17001 then the hardware version is 4. Check the back of your… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-940

F-940 Software & Firmware Downloads   Hardware Version Hardware version is the middle digit of the Serial Number. For example, if the serial number is F-940-004-17001 then the hardware version is 4. Check the back of your instrument to find your serial number.   Firmware The latest release of firmware for the F-940 is v.1.9.7.6… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-920

F-920 Software & Firmware Downloads   Hardware Version Hardware version is the middle digit of the Serial Number. For example, if the serial number is F-960-004-17001 then the hardware version is 4. Check the back of your instrument to find your serial number.   Firmware The latest release of firmware for the F-920 is v.1.9.7.6… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-901 Portable

Current Version F-901 Controller Launcher Program F901_Launcher_v0.62.exe F-901 Controller Firmware v0232 F901C_V0232.deb

Reducing Food Waste with NIRS

One way of increasing global food security is by reducing food loss throughout the supply chain. According to new estimates, about forty percent of food goes to waste, of which 50% is lost on farms. While consumers have some part to play in tackling food waste, farm and retail food loss must collectively be addressed… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-900 Portable

F-900 Software & Firmware Downloads Software The “F-900 Package Setup” installs the latest versions of the Firmware Update Tool and F-900 Controller. More information about these two programs can be found below.   Firmware Update Tool Allows for installation of the newest firmware releases onto F-900 units. The latest firmware version can be downloaded below.… Continue reading…