Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fresh produce, has unveiled its unique collection of avocado varieties—one of the most diverse of its kind globally. Situated in one dedicated orchard, containing up to three trees each of more than 140 avocado varieties from around the world, this invaluable ‘genetic library’ is a cornerstone of Westfalia’s “Orchard of the Future”: over 50 hectares of land at Westfalia Fruits research and development hub in Tzaneen, South … [Read more...] about Future-proofing the Avocado industry: Westfalia Fruit’s Varietal Development Program is leading the way
precision farming
Home-grown precision agriculture firm Singrow expands across and beyond Asia to increase production of its climate-agnostic crops
Expansion expected to boost the volume of climate-agnostic produce five-fold, and will contribute to Singapore’s “30 by 30” food resilience ambitionLaunch of consumer concept brand Blooom provides consumers with direct access to sustainable crops grown using Singrow’s patented precision agriculture technology SINGAPORE, 12 October 2022 – Singrow, a Singapore-headquartered precision agriculture company, announces today its plans to expand across and beyond Asia and the launch of its consumer … [Read more...] about Home-grown precision agriculture firm Singrow expands across and beyond Asia to increase production of its climate-agnostic crops
The smart future of agriculture
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
