Technology and science
MashAgro — Weasler. Buy and forget how to repair
Nowadays agricultural sector is actively developing and the latest tendency is that farmers would like to own modern reliable equipment which will never let them down and will allow them harvesting high yields.
Greenhouses which allow growing vegetables in space shuttles were patented in Italy
Italian company ENEA has developed and patented first "microcosm" for agricultural plants cultivation (potatoes, salad, tomatoes and even fructifying trees).
NASA astronauts have done an experiment in cultivation of vegetables in space
NASA has carried out a number of interesting tests in cultivation of vegetables in space. It is caused by the fact that space missions will become longer. Crew members should try to grow food in space.
Chinese breeders created a new white kiwi variety
Chinese breeders created a new kiwi variety with increased content of ascorbic acid. In addition to indisputable usefulness of new fruit variety, this plant differs in white color peel which can be removed as easily as banana skin.
Scientists announced advantages of genetically modified corn
Researches of Italian scientists showed that genetically modified corn is affected by mycotoxins less often. Thus, use of varieties reproduced with the help of genetic engineering considerably reduces risk to be poisoned with the polluted grain for people and animals.
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We represent several technical agricultural miracles
Abundant Robotics company (California) prepares a prototype of a robotic apples collector with vacuum power supply. In the nearest future it is expected that robot will be offered to big enterprises and private agro companies. -
The dealer of Caterpillar created an electric tractor
Zeppelin CAT, German dealer of Caterpillar company, reported about creation of an electric version of Holder B12 tractor. The two-stroke diesel engine capacity of 12 hp will be replaced with a modern electric motor with capacity of 13 kW with transmission. -
Amazon has patented the program for amateur gardeners that uses artificial intelligence
Amazon intends to train people how to grow vegetables effectively. The company has created special service with artificial intelligence which analyzes photos of the land and gives advice on cultivation of vegetables and fruit. -
SIP creates the widest disk cropper in the world
The Slovenian producer of the forage equipment SIP will present the prototype of the widest disk cropper in the world at Agritechnica 2017 exhibition. The company prepares novelty for the 50-year anniversary. -
Precision farming: development perspectives
Modern technologies get into the agrarian sector, proposing more innovative solutions for agricultural problems. It is possible to call the system of exact agriculture (in English it is called “precision farming”) a new stage in development of IT-agronomy. -
New windshields with the projective display will be placed on Valtra tractors
The AGCO corporation presented Valtra SmartGlass windshield with the transparent projective display. The novelty will be placed on Valtra tractors. -
The field day of HORSCH in Lipetsk
The field day was held on the basis of HORSCH Rus in the village Roshinsky Chaplyginsky district. One of the central events of the forum, whose participants came from several regions of Russia and abroad, was the demonstration of German machines for tillage.
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