From the invention of hoes, scythes and ploughs to the introduction of tractors, innovation is at the heart of agriculture. Today, a number of digital technologies — from autonomous robots that pick fruit to subterranean farms — are helping transform the industry.

Connected fields, autonomous and electric agricultural machines and advanced data analysis systems will contribute to more sustainable and profitable agriculture.

According to experts, the African population is expected to double by 2050, which means that food demand on the continent is expected to at least double by then.

Using light, a prototype “green” material can purify enough daily drinking water for four people in just one hour. In tests, it killed nearly 100 percent of bacteria in 10 liters of water, researchers report February 7 in Chem.

Warren Buffets brutal adage that ‘only when the tide goes out can you see who is swimming naked’ seems especially true during this current crisis.

Cereals, a giant trade fair for British crop farmers, is a bit of a social occasion for people whose line of work often leaves them isolated.

1. IBM Watson- AI is making waves in dozens of industries across the globe — and farming is no different. IBM purchased .

A number of new features and upgrades have been introduced by Ag Leader across its portfolio of software and hardware products for precision farming and enterprise management.

As per estimates by the United Nations, by 2050 approximately 9.5 billion people will inhabit the world. How can all these people be fed, given that the amount of farmland available per capita is decreasing day by day?

Throughout history, farmers have looked for more efficient and effective ways to improve their craft.

A number of global trends are influencing food security, poverty, and the overall sustainability of food and agricultural systems.The World Government Summit launched a report called Agriculture 4.0

These new technologies are important steps to allow current and future generations of farmers to grow without compromising the needs of the earth.

Australian Research Organisation CSIRO has developed a sprayable biodegradable polymer membrane that can help farmers produce more, while using less water, nutrients and agrochemicals.

Agriculture is changing, and it’s changing quickly.

The modern agricultural business is evolving in a variety of directions at the same time.

American farmers are rapidly ploughing ahead with adopting artificial intelligence. The technology is as sophisticated as it is essential.

A new study suggests biochar-based fertilizer could revolutionize farming, replacing environmentally damaging chemicals while conserving water and boosting productivity.