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CRISPR Breakthrough Identifies Genes Behind Insecticide Resistance in Destructive Agricultural Pest
Mindbytes Nov 7, 2026

CRISPR Breakthrough Identifies Genes Behind Insecticide Resistance in Destructive Agricultural Pest

Scientists use genome-wide CRISPR screening to identify genes controlling insecticide sensitivity in fall armyworms, opening new possibilities for agricultural pest management.
gizmo guru 1 min read
Low-Cost Robotics for Agriculture: The Quiet Robotics Revolution Feeding the Future
Community Jan 9, 2026

Low-Cost Robotics for Agriculture: The Quiet Robotics Revolution Feeding the Future

Low-cost farm robots are quietly transforming food security favoring resilience over hype, local intelligence over the cloud, and human-centered automation over displacement in fields facing climate and labor pressures.

Emmanuel Kordzo AGBONYITOR 3 min read
From Farm to Fork: The Blockchain Revolution in Agriculture and Food Supply
Article Jul 25, 2024

From Farm to Fork: The Blockchain Revolution in Agriculture and Food Supply

Blockchain technology is transforming agriculture and food supply chains, enhancing transparency and traceability while addressing long-standing challenges. Experts weigh in on the future of this innovative approach.

Roza 5 min read
Solar Powered Autonomous Farming Rovers | Mindplex Podcast - S2EP11
Podcast Mar 11, 2024

Solar Powered Autonomous Farming Rovers | Mindplex Podcast - S2EP11

Meet Sequoia Alexander and Acorn, an open source autonomous solar powered farming robot platform designed to function within a regenerative organic farming system.

Mindplex Magazine
AI Pest Detector Spots Crop Bugs with 93% Precision
Mindbytes Aug 27, 2026

AI Pest Detector Spots Crop Bugs with 93% Precision

Trans-Neu-Pest combines Swin Transformer and 3D reconstruction to spot camouflaged pests with 93.1% precision while running on low-power neuromorphic hardware.

Linsey Smith 2 min read
AI and Robotics Reshape U.S. Farming, Slashing Labor Needs Amid Rising Costs
Mindbytes May 12, 2025

AI and Robotics Reshape U.S. Farming, Slashing Labor Needs Amid Rising Costs

AI and robotics are transforming U.S. farms, cutting labor costs with laser weeders and drones. But as jobs dwindle, can technology and workers coexist? The future of farming unfolds.

Linsey Smith 2 min read
How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing beer brewing
News Mar 2, 2023

How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing beer brewing

If you Build it, They will Drink it!
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Revolutionizing Agriculture: How AI is Helping Farmers Combat Crop Pathogens and Climate Change
News Feb 28, 2023

Revolutionizing Agriculture: How AI is Helping Farmers Combat Crop Pathogens and Climate Change

AI makes Agriculture more efficient and safer.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
MIT researchers remotely map food crops, using machine learning and satellites
News Feb 16, 2024

MIT researchers remotely map food crops, using machine learning and satellites

Tracking global food supplies and possible shifts with climate change and growing populations

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting
News Dec 5, 2023

Solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting

Could supply water to unserved millions for multiple uses in the future

Amara Angelica 2 min read