precision-agriculture

Investment firm 216 Capital has entered the capital of RoboCare, a Tunisian startup focused on precision agriculture and artificial intelligence for the farming sector, through a six-figure investment. The deal is intended to support RoboCare's next stage of growth and its expansion into African and Middle Eastern markets, as precision technologies become an increasingly important lever for farm …

Accurate measurement of soil moisture is critical for precision agriculture, especially measuring with the Internet of Things (IoT)-based sensor networks for real-time soil monitoring. However, soil organic-derived amendments such as biochar can significantly alter soil physical and dielectric properties, potentially affecting the calibration and performance of soil moisture sensors. This study i…

The number of precision agriculture partnerships tracked by iGrow Intelligence rose from 21 in 2024 to 61 in 2025 — a 190% increase. The post Precision Ag Partnerships More Than Doubled in 2025. What Changed — and What It Points To. appeared first on iGrow News .

In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, farmers are under increasing pressure. Rising input costs, extreme weather events, and fluctuating commodity prices are just some of the challenges threatening farm profitability. In light of these pressures, profitability today is about more than just maximizing yields; it’s about optimizing every aspect of farm management—particularly when it …

Variable rate technology (VRT) is a new and powerful advancement in the precision agriculture revolution. VRT reduces input and labor costs while maintaining whole-farm profitability and increasing the sustainability of a grower’s farming practices.  So, what do farmers and growers need to know to implement VRT into their operations successfully? What is Variable Rate Technology? Read more The po…

Justin Miller
9/6/2022

Efforts to put digital technologies and site-specific crop management practices in the hands of the farming community (2020 & 2021 report) The Alabama Precision Agriculture Extension team is committed to....