How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? "Smart farming" is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and – where possible – fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; mechanical grippers carefully pick fruits; fertilizers and plant protection products are applied in small doses and in a targeted manner. These operations require many … [Read more...] about The smart future of agriculture
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Germany invests in a state-of-the-art returnable glass line from KHS
In a span of just three years, Coca-Cola in Germany has invested around 50 million euros in one of its biggest plants in Mannheim. KHS has contributed a returnable glass line to the project – one that also manages highly complex sorting tasks. In July 1950, beverage retailer Wilhelm Müller procured bottling rights for Coca-Cola in Germany. He established the entrepreneurial basis for the production site, which is still present in Mannheim. Initially, lots of tasks, such as sorting and … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Germany invests in a state-of-the-art returnable glass line from KHS
Smart Agriculture Competition: Designing a Sustainable Future For Agriculture
The Smart Agriculture Competition is the flagship event organized by Pinduoduo to promote technology in agriculture. The competition, held annually, has attracted agricultural researchers and data scientists from leading universities and research institutes around the world, as well as startups and commercial growers from the private sector, to participate in this precision agriculture contest. The competition aims to develop practical, cost-effective technological … [Read more...] about Smart Agriculture Competition: Designing a Sustainable Future For Agriculture