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‘A global strategy is needed for forest conservation’

According to a Danish scientist, forest conservation, agricultural development and poverty reduction are issues that are inextricably linked and therefore need to be tackled together.

Tecnalia maps out fungi and pests using drones and AI

Commissioned by the German chemical group Basf, the technique for automatic image recognition will be further perfected over the coming years.

The earthworm as a symbol of innovative strength

Less cuddly than a panda, but just as important: the earthworm. For the Dutch province of Brabant it is so valuable that it should be chosen as its symbol, according to IO columnist Mary Fiers.

Weather stations and app for farmers deliver convenience and improved forecasting

AgroExact installs local weather stations to supply farmers with information via an app

Underground irrigation system reduces water consumption by a quarter

Underground irrigation provides clean water for crops and significantly reduces the use of fresh water by the agricultural sector.

And it can even pick tomatoes…..

Tomorrow is Good: the similarity between a watch, a telephone and a picking robot

The robot is ready for the conquest of the agricultural sector

Research report ABN AMRO: Agritech awaits stormy growth due to scarcity of staff and the importance of sustainability

New type of biohydrogel could solve water shortages during periods of drought

According to meteorologists, the summer of 2020 could be the third summer of drought in a row. In Germany, the east and southeast will be […]

Start-up of the Week: Will Flemish fish leather unleash a green revolution in the tannery trade?

”Your sneak preview of the future” is the slogan of Innovation Origins, and that’s just what we will highlight with our Start-up of the Week […]

Start-up of the Day: Clever Farm offers farmers smart tools

Why “Clever Farm” is considered clever? Well, one day a bunch people without jobs sat together and started thinking how they could use data from […]

Dangerous cucumber CABYV virus is spreading to Northern Europe

A group of German scientists headed by the Leibniz-Institut DSMZ from Braunschweig succeeded for the first time in isolating the cucumber virus CABYV (Cucurbit Aphid-borne […]

Start-up of the Week: The magical veggie garden of tomorrow

”Your sneak preview of the future” is the slogan of Innovation Origins, and that’s just what we will highlight with our Start-up of the Week […]

Drone die wordt ingezet bij het tellen van gewassen

Start-up of the Day: From football analysis to crop counting with a drone

Drone analysis offers several drone applications for the agricultural and horticultural sector. So far, crop counting has been the most important feature. This is linked […]

Demand-driven agriculture- the solution for more sustainable farming?

We should all be self-sufficient by 2050. With that idea in mind, Simone and Arend Koekkoek have launched Campus Almkerk. They bought a secluded farm […]

EU research into the use of fields, manure and forests aims to restore the environment

In the next five years, Europe has to invest in developing systems that measure and explain as to why some agricultural crops are growing well […]

Tijmen Dekkers van Deltae met de nieuwe wateropslag Delta X

Start-up of the day: artsy engineer aims to conquer the world with a creative approach to water

Deltae Innovation Solutions B.V in Zundert tries to work with water in a creative way. With an eye on climate change, the focal point is […]

In search of more efficient agriculture using sensors and cameras

Photonics is a promising technology in almost all sectors, now and in the future. Numerous scientists are exploring the possibilities of this light technology. But […]

Start-up of the week: a real person as a customer service rep? How old-fashioned!

”Your sneak preview of the future” is the slogan of Innovation Origins, and that’s just what we will highlight with our Start-up of the Week […]

Best read: ‘Farmers must produce less manure in order to stop soil acidification.’

Best read: ‘Make farmers produce less manure in order to prevent soil acidification.’

Top 10 Emerging Technologies (5): Smarter Fertilizers and Precision Farming

World Economic Forum (WEF) asked a group of international technology experts to identify this year’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies. After soliciting nominations from additional experts […]

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