On September 29, 2024, the world will observe the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). Designated by the United Nations General Assembly, this day is co-convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the ...
Agricultural Drones: 4 Key Applications You Need to Know
In recent decades, drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have seen significant advancements. In the field of agriculture, they have revolutionised farming practices by delivering substantial cost reductions, enhanced operational efficiency, and ...
Field Visits: A Path to Crack-Free Harvests
The second growing season is in full swing, marking a critical period for field visits to experimental plots to measure, collect data, and optimise methods in the assessment of fruit cracking.Over the past few months, two significant field visits wer ...
Sense the Orchard: 3 Types of Agricultural Sensors
Digitalisation of agriculture is a key step towards improving food production and addressing the many challenges of meeting the growing demand for food in the most environmentally friendly manner.Digital technologies offer innovative solutions, with ...
Triangle of Agricultural Innovation: Precision, Smart, and Digital Farming
As the world’s population continues to grow, agriculture is under immense pressure to not only meet the increasing demand for food but also to do so in a way that reduces its contribution to climate change and ecological crises.Traditional farming me ...
Mid-Year CrackSense Recap
A quick recap - from the fields to fairs, CrackSense is showcasing major contributions to the advancements in fruit cracking mitigation. Check out the latest videos, news and insights in the following text. Capturing Key Moments and Insights fro ...
International Fruit Day 2024: Celebrating Nature’s Sweetness
International Fruit Day, celebrated on July 1st, is a global event dedicated to appreciating the diversity and nutritional value of fruits while raising awareness about reducing food waste.Interested to find out what fruit is chosen as this year's Fr ...
CrackSense 1st Consortium Meeting: Capturing Key Moments and Insights in Corsica, 2024
In late February, the CrackSense consortium organised a three-day symposium at the Corsican INRAE facility in San Giuliano. From February 26th to 28th, this event marked a significant milestone in our collective efforts to address fruit cracking.The ...
Meet our Consortium Partner – Agricultural University of Athens
Established in 1920, the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) stands as the third oldest university in Greece. It provides top-tier undergraduate and postgraduate education and research in Agricultural Science. Its vision is to achieve excellence ...
Living on the Edge: Untapped Potential of Edge Computing
In today's digital age, data is often referred to as the new oil. Vast amounts of data are being generated every second from a multitude of connected devices, ranging from smartphones and IoT sensors to industrial machines and smart appliances. Yet, ...