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Danny Bernstein says Reservoir Farms is profitable this year. He says the company will reach $5m+ ARR in 2026, and the figure could be higher with a few major opportunities in the pipeline.
Read the original →Technology is changing the farm industry. Automated systems are boosting productivity and environmental compliance.
Read the original →A peer-reviewed review finds that AI-guided lasers, robotic cultivators and precision sprayers offer more targeted weed control. It says they face high costs, herbicide resistance and soil disturbance, among other challenges.
Read the original →A laboratory study used machine learning to optimize hydrothermal production of carbon quantum dots from tea processing waste. It reported a 12.67% yield under experimentally validated conditions.
Read the original →Panama has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, a 10-year road map. It is designed to strengthen the country's position in artificial intelligence (AI) and advance its broader digital transformation.
Read the original →Both candidates back local input on data centers. They diverge on the federal government's role.
Read the original →MD-Farm Co., Ltd. issued a press release on October 21, 2026, at 10:00. It announced a next-generation production system that applies "Physical AI" to a plant factory, with transport robots moving cultivation shelves.
Read the original →A lecture on using local data in business was held on the 16th at the Tokunoshima town office. Private business operators and others took part. Topics included reading statistical data and analyzing surveys with generative AI.
Read the original →SMARTLabel detects label errors before certification. It aims to ease the backlog in more than 7,000 approval procedures each year.
Read the original →A Chinese-speaking hacker used artificial intelligence agents to break into the websites of more than 100 companies worldwide. The attacks reportedly cost $50 per case, and the hacker targeted more than 1,200 companies in total. The AI handled everything from searching for vulnerabilities to carrying out the intrusion.
Read the original →Electric Plant has launched an AI translator that interprets bioelectric signals from plants.
Read the original →Sarawak is investing RM3 million to equip the Rampangi Permanent Food Production Park in Kuching with smarter farming technology. The technology includes real-time monitoring.
Read the original →Researchers say some of the most practical applications of artificial intelligence may be in fields, greenhouses and other agricultural operations rather than chatbots and image generators. The comments relate to a recently published article authored by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff researchers.
Read the original →New Holland is bringing artificial intelligence to the forage harvester with technology meant to keep the machine adjusted as conditions change. The new FR920 Forage Harvester has 911 horsepower and uses ForageCam and AI-driven technology to continuously monitor crop and machine conditions and make automatic adjustments to help maintain performance.
Read the original →New data links AI sentiment with verified purchase behavior to reveal AI-engaged households.
Read the original →Salesforce announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Braze for approximately $5.66 billion in enterprise value, expanding its artificial intelligence and customer engagement capabilities. Braze stock jumped more than 51% following the announcement.
Read the original →Danone wants its brands to be trusted by AI shopping agents and desired by consumers. Arthur Sylvestre explains the digital strategy behind that goal.
Read the original →The Government of Lesotho is developing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to improve farmers' access to agricultural information and advice. The announcement was made by Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Nthati Mo.
Read the original →CP Group's Dhanin Chearavanont calls for AI-led growth, workforce reform, foreign talent and investment, and modern infrastructure. He says these are needed to secure Thailand's future.
Read the original →Arm is betting that the next phase of the AI boom will happen in moving machines rather than data centers. The machines include robotaxis, humanoids, agricultural machinery and mining machinery.
Read the original →The post offers a free sample report covering market analysis, key trends and the competitive landscape. It introduces the AI in Food and Beverage market in the context of global food safety standards.
Read the original →Tokyo Electron Device Ltd. issued a press release on October 20, 2026, at 11:00. It announced the start of sales of FalconVault, an edge AI model protection solution.
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