New VofV Podcast Episode – The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on December 07, 2021 12:30 PM
Speaking from the unique perspective of both a farmer and technologist, Domonic Rossini discusses the key elements for creating a formula that results in a more automated, efficient and sustainable farm in the newest episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast. Domonic, Netafim’s team leader of agronomy in the west, outlines how to take proven technology from Israel and tailor it to meet the needs of each farm – with a focus on altering the tech to meet specific regulations required in respective regions throughout California.
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New VofV Podcast Episode – The Next Wave of Agtech: Plant Probiotics
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on November 30, 2021 01:55 PM
Are you wondering what the next hot opportunity in agtech is? Ponder no further. It’s microbes (aka probiotics for plants).
Bruce Caldwell, chemical engineer extraordinaire and founder/CEO of 3Bar Biologics, has spent the last 15 years working on technology that delivers live, viable microbes to farmers. These supercharged microbes have the ability to continuously activate based on plant needs and improve field performance better than synthetic products.
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New VofV Podcast Episode – Dawn of the Drones: Spraying, Pollination and Imaging
by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation
Posted on November 23, 2021 03:23 PM
Why use multiple machines to achieve farm tasks like seeding, crop protection application and spot-spraying imaging when you can just use one? Drones offer a one-stop shop where farmers can achieve many tasks by using only one piece of technology.
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