Of this, $9bn went to new research into boosting farm yields, up from $2.5bn in 2016. The boost comes at an opportune moment.

Have you ever wondered how a company known for its tractors could become a leader in robotics and AI? John Deere is doing just that, revolutionizing the farming industry with cutting-edge technology.

Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.

In addition to growing fresh produce, Village Farms also grows botanicals to produce cannabinoids for the recreational, medical, and health and wellness markets in the U.S., Canada, and the ...

Necessity is the mother of invention, and farming is facing a bunch of necessities. There’s a major worker shortage. Farm land is shrinking while world population growth calls for higher food ...

George van Vlaanderen used to spend hours each day moving fences so his dairy goats could graze on fresh forage. Now an app does the job. Van Vlaanderen, who makes cheese and kefir at Does’ Leap Farm ...

James Dyson, known mainly for his innovative vacuum cleaner technology company, has taken on a new challenge: transforming the way we farm. With the acquisition of a vast expanse of English farmland, ...

As the world population continues to grow and the human population becomes more urbanized, there is an increasing demand for food. This has led to a rise in the use of agricultural technology and ...

On a farm in Phoenix, one person with an iPad can weed a field of vegetables that once required 20 workers on their hands and knees under a hot sun. The Duncan Family Farms employee controls the ...

"Boy, it must be hard selling to farmers. They HATE technology." When I hear this, I smile and explain that farmers are actually incredible innovators before quickly changing topics. People who say ...

Visitors to Stourton Estates at Baumber can see displays of farming technology and a food market.

Kenya has for decades built a strong global reputation as one of the leading exporters of cut flowers, with its roses and other horticultural products shipped daily to markets across Europe, the ...