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The Ultimate Agtech Glossary: 100 Key Terms to Know
As agriculture becomes increasingly technology-driven, it’s essential to understand the new terminology emerging in the field. Agtech, or agricultural technology, is a rapidly growing industry transforming how we produce and distribute food. From precision agriculture and biotechnology to farm sensors and robotics, agtech encompasses a wide range of innovations that are changing the face of… Continue reading…
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Top 105 Essential Resources for Agriculture Professionals: Updated for 2023
In the constantly evolving world of agriculture, professionals must remain up-to-date with the latest information and technologies in order to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Felix Instruments is committed to creating the world’s most precise, portable, and non-destructive measurement tools to support these goals. With this updated list of the top 100 essential resources for… Continue reading…
2023 Events to Watch Out for in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Plant Science
The following is a refined list of agriculture events covering topics and themes related to producing and supplying fresh and processed food, fiber, medicines, and cosmetics. It is also suitable for individuals from industries that create machinery, analytical and measuring equipment, packaging, storage, and logistics solutions. We aim to present you with a valuable resource… Continue reading…
Improving Kiwifruit Quality
Dry matter (DM) and postharvest management will determine the final kiwifruit quality, so precisely estimating DM at harvest is essential. The main aim of postharvest handling is to reduce fruit softening due to ripening, as the fruit is delicate. Research in postharvest handling and processing suitable for local conditions is in varying stages of readiness… Continue reading…
Precision Techniques can make Horticulture Sustainable
Precision horticulture can increase yields with fewer inputs. These techniques optimize growing conditions by improving decision-making based on analyzed data to maximize fresh produce quality and yield. Monitoring quality in all stages is crucial for horticulture crops. Precision horticulture techniques are suitable for outdoor and indoor farms. Precision horticulture is becoming attractive as it reduces… Continue reading…
Improving Avocado Quality
Quality avocados must be safe for consumption and satisfy consumer preferences like appearance and taste. Dry matter content is crucial in estimating maturity, storage, and transport conditions, ripening duration, oil content, and consumer satisfaction. Management during the production and postharvest stages is crucial to meet consumer preferences for avocados. Avocados of different qualities can be… Continue reading…
Spectrophotometry in 2023
Spectrophotometers have come a long way from the first model invented in 1940. Miniaturized and combined with other modern technology, these devices now have a wide range of research and practical applications in food, medical, industrial, and environmental fields. This article focuses on the reasons for the popularity of spectrophotometry techniques. Principle of Spectrophotometry Light… Continue reading…