Drones and Agricultural Sensors

Farmers will use special rigs to help train the robot AI
January 07, 2024

Farmers are being called on to help train robots to spot slugs and the damage they cause to arable crops.

The ground-breaking trial, set to start in the spring, will equip the 'Slug Sleuths' with special rigs designed to improve the complex machine-learning algorithms used to identify the slimy pests.
Harry Tinson, General Manager at HarvestEye
September 27, 2023

Ag sensor company HarvestEye appoints Harry Tinson as its new general manager

Crop Insights tool HarvestEye has announced the appointment of Harry Tinson as its new general manager, bringing to the team expertise in global B2B sales from across the engineering and transport sectors.
B-hive Innovations is developing a technology that goes beyond imaging the potato plant:  potato tubers are inspected using ground penetrating radar.
May 07, 2023

Watch your potatoes grow... Not the plants, the tubers!

Ground-Sensing technology TuberScan - developed by Agri-tech business B-hive Innovations and partners - is entering its final phase of testing both overseas and now in the UK following the start of this year’s weather-delayed potato growing season.
SoilEssentials urges farmers to get their soil tested to save on inputs
February 20, 2023

SoilEssentials urges farmers to get their soil tested to save on inputs

Farmers across Scotland are being urged to have their soils tested and analysed in the face of continuing high input prices and ahead of changes to Scottish agricultural support schemes.
CO2 extractor creates a buzz at potato event
December 22, 2021

Restrain Carbon dioxide extractor for storages creates a buzz at potato event

With an innovation award under its belt and a new technical expert on the payroll, sprout inhibition developer Restrain was a popular participant at the 2021 British Potato Industry Event in Harrogate.
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021
August 24, 2021

James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021

Recent advances in breeding technologies can be harnessed to fast track the breeding of new varieties. Sensors and drone technologies are driving integrated pest management solutions.
Meijer Potato installs Soil Scout sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity
June 03, 2021

Meijer Potato installs Soil Scout sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity

In a first for Soil Scout in the United Kingdom, Soil Scout are delighted to announce that Meijer Potato have recently installed their sensors in various key locations around the country.
SoilEssentials now reseller 7Sense wireless irrigation sensor and their temperature & humidity sensor system
November 21, 2019

SoilEssentials now reseller of the wireless irrigation sensor and the T & RH monitoring system of 7Sense

The Scottish precision farming pioneers SoilEssentials announces collaboration with Norwegian company 7Sense, to be the UK’s reseller of their smart, wireless temperature & humidity sensor monitoring system and their reliable, waterproof irrigation sensor
Precision farming solution 'Tuberzone' by Soilessentials will predict potato yield and tuber size  throughout the season
October 28, 2019

SoilEssentials showcasing precision farming solution 'Tuberzone' for potato cultivation at BP2019

SoilEssentials Ltd will be showcasing 'Tuberzone' their precision farming solutions for potato cultivation at the upcoming BP2019, the potato industry event.
Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data
October 04, 2018

Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data

Rezatec - a UK based company focused on the analysis and interpretation of satellite data - has in collaboration with AHDB Potatoes investigated the effectiveness of using satellite data to map the extent of potato crops in pilot locations across the UK.
 New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers
September 03, 2017

New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers

Tong’s market leading Caretaker mobile (potato) grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors, make loading the grader’s hopper much quicker, safer, easier and more accurate than ever before.
 World potato Congres 2012
March 01, 2012

Space age agronomy on show at the World Potato Congress

Satellite technology developed during the cold war is set to deliver state-of-the-art crop monitoring systems to help growers improve agronomy and drive up profits. Although the technology dates back several decades, its capabilities for remote sensing...
Frito-lay wants to run the chips factory on water extracted from the potato
May 26, 2010

Frito-lay wants to run the chips factory on water extracted from the potato

Food giant PepsiCo has come up with a novel way to cut its water consumption - by extracting it from potatoes and recycling it.

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