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