Drones and Agricultural Sensors from Germany

October 17, 2023

GRIMME Group's ChangeSep and SmartFold Bag DLG Innovation Award in Silver at VDMA Information Exchange.

The Germany-headquartered company presented a series of innovations at the two-day event of the mechanical and plant machinery companies' network.

Near infrared spectral analysis for mobile applications for on-site food freshness testing

June 19, 2022

Is Infrared spectral analysis (NIR) coming to your smartphone?

In the potato industry several analytical applications based on Near Infra Red (NIR) are used to characterize products. A German research institute sees applications even at home and is therefore working towards an NIR sensor small enough to fit your phone.

March 28, 2018

Unleashing AI and Big Data on Potatoes - from Mud to French Fries

By analysing potato production data, information systems specialist Professor Wolfgang Maaß and his team want to help farmers and food companies identify potential benefits and optimize their processes.

February 11, 2018

Digital standards urgently needed in the Food Supply Chain

Mike Riley, Head of TOMRA Food is making the case for digital standards during the Fruit Logistica. TOMRA Food is initiating cross-industry working groups to accelerate development.

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.'

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