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In farming, a constant drive for technology

In farming, a constant drive for technology

Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.
pesticides industry becomes a climate champion
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Investigation: How pesticide companies are marketing themselves as a solution to climate change

After decades of denial and delay by big agribusiness, the pesticides industry now appears to have become a climate champion.

As election nears, Pennsylvania farmers have a list of things they’d like to see from government leaders
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As election nears, Pennsylvania farmers have a list of things they’d like to see from government leaders

For one, it’s less regulation and spending — but others say they want politicians to listen to them about what’s needed to help the farming community meet the challenges of climate change.
How precision agriculture could end food shortage in Kenya
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How precision agriculture could end food shortage in Kenya

The Kenya Space Agency is determined to help farmers increase their yields.

Down on the smart farm
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Down on the smart farm

Berry-picking robots. Tablet-controlled tractors. Weed-sensing drones. How farms are going high-tech to produce more food with less water, fuel and chemicals.

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