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Data on temperature and humidity in a potato field are relayed by the sensor system to the Bosch IoT Cloud. There, the farmer can access these data using an app on his phone (Courtesy: Fotolia/Steffen Eichner | Bosch)
November 13, 2017
High Tech for Farms: Bosch moves into Agricultural Technology Market worth billions
Using sensors to determine the best time for harvesting and steering automated tractors across fields, the market for agricultural technology is growing worldwide. It is also a lucrative field for Bosch. 'Bosch can do more than cars and cordless screwdrivers. We are bringing high tech to farms, opening up a market worth billions.'
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From November 12 to 18 at Agritechnica, Tolsma-Grisnich will show a whole range of potato storage innovations
November 12, 2017
Tolsma-Grisnich shows Potato Storage Innovations at Agritechnica
Agritechnica will be the 'Centre of Innovation' for anyone who wants to be updated on the latest global developments in the agribusiness. Tolsma-Grisnich, a regular exhibitor at this event, will show its innovations for the storage of potatoes
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Gulfood Manufacturing 2017 is on again in Dubai from the 31st October
October 24, 2017
Heat and Control is showcasing all things coating and conveying at Gulfood Manufacturing
Gulfood Manufacturing 2017 is on again in Dubai from the 31st October and Heat and Control will once again be there, showcasing all things Coating and Conveying.
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Aerial view of the Potato Europe 2017 trade show area in Emmeloord, The Netherlands.
September 08, 2017
Last chance to cast your vote for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award
Check out the five products nominated for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award. Until Monday September 11, noon, you can still vote for your favorite!
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Potatoes in Practice: Britain’s largest technical potato field event is organized this week on August 10.
August 05, 2017
Potatoes in Practice: Britain’s largest technical potato field event is this week
Potato industry representatives, growers and influencers from all over the UK and beyond are expected to descend on Dundee to take part in Potatoes in Practice 2017, a technical potato field event featuring a high-standard mix of science, technology and practical advice and the largest of its type in the UK.
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Buntata is a collaborative effort between the University of St Andrews and the James Hutton Institute to enable open access to our information resources and put them at the fingertips of potato growers.
May 08, 2017
Buntata: a new tool to identify potato pests and diseases on the go
Buntata is a collaborative effort between the University of St Andrews and the James Hutton Institute to enable open access to our information resources and put them at the fingertips of potato growers.
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The Heat and Control booth for this year’s Interpack show in Dusseldorf, Germany.You can find Heat and Control in Hall 15, Booth D03
March 28, 2017
Heat and Control will once again be at INTERPACK 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
This year will see the launch of the newly released FastBack 260E G3 cartridge system and the integrated
Spray Dynamics ‘Slurry On Demand’ Continuous mixing system and WeighBack.
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This Potato field in Belgium is featured on the homepage of the geo-information system WatchITgrow (WatchITgrow.be) that was launched last week by stakeholders of the Belgian potato sector.
March 18, 2017
WatchITgrow: Potato (Processing) sector in Belgium launches geo-information system
WatchITgrow is a new geo-information platform developed for the potato sector in Belgium with the purpose to better estimate and increase the potato yield in a sustainable way.
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Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control launched an Augmented Reality App, featuring the Heatwave Fryer.Available for download now.
March 01, 2017
Download now: Heat and Control Augmented Reality App - in time for AUSPACK 2017
Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control launched an Augmented Reality App, featuring the Heatwave Fryer. The app is available for download now - in time for the AusPack 2017
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The new Mooij Croptimiz-r storage computer now officially IP54 certified. testing of the Croptimiz-r computer on water resistance (left) and testing of the housing with sensors for dust resistance (right)
January 26, 2016
Mooij Agro’s Croptimiz-r potato storage computer now officially IP54 certified
The new Mooij Agro Croptimiz-r storage computer is now officially certified as IP54
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Now you can monitor and control your Crop Systems potato store with your smartphone or tablet from anywhere - using SmartStor™
November 03, 2015
With SmartStor™ you can take your potato store with you
Crop Systems Ltd is launching SmartStor™, a cost effective crop store control system that that enables users to monitor and manage their (potato) stores via their smartphone or tablet anywhere, anytime.
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Stop French Fry theft with the McDonald's Fry Defender app
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Stop French Fry theft with the McDonald's Fry Defender app
Fry theft is prevalent across Canada, which is why McDonald’s Canada introduced today the Fry Defender, the world’s first French fry security system that helps stop fry theft.
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