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

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 ...

Israeli defence and technology group Elbit Systems has completed the acquisition of Blue White Robotics, better known as ...

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.

The need for sustainable agricultural practices has gained unprecedented attention recently. As global populations rise and environmental concerns become more pressing, the farm sector is ...

Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video Producer for CNET. He covers future tech, sustainability and the social impact of technology. He is co-host of CNET's "What The Future" series and Executive ...

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, ...

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 ...

Aided by significant advancements in technology, farming innovation really began to pick up during the second half of the 20th century and into the beginning of the 21st century. Today, these ongoing ...

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 ...

Solar farming tech gains popularity in Odisha’s Ganjam as farmers adopt solar traps, sprayers, pumps and repellents under WFP-OUAT RIISE project.

The two pieces of farm equipment loomed large and hard to miss in the expansive lot of Hoober’s Inc., an agriculture equipment supplier in Middletown, Delaware. Programmed and primed to ride, each sat ...