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Robotics
16 April 2019
SmartHort conference isn't over yet. Discover and find out what steps you can take to introduce robotics and automation into your business. We have specialists from University of Essex, Innovate UK, KTN, G's and Tiptree Grower Andrey who provide us with an invaluable insight into their line of work.
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Ross Mitchell, Castleton Farm, reveals how his decision to invest in cutting-edge fruit sorting technology has led to rich pickings.
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Josse De Baerdemaeker from University of Leuven explains the challenges and future opportunities for new technologies in horticulture ahead of his talk at the SmartHort Conference
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Our 2019 protected edibles review contains the latest information on all recently completed AHDB funded projects.
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Are mechanical weeders getting closer to fully replacing herbicides?
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Are robotic harvesters close to being commercial reality?
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Can imitation robots soon be replacing people in some of the repetitive horticultural tasks?
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This edition of The Grower includes information on a molecular tool to identify and quantify Fusarium species and the benefits of supplementary lighting for carbon dioxide uptake