Use of Digital Images in Crop Trials for Improved Results
The use of digital imagery on farms has been growing steadily over the past few years, especially in regard to precision agriculture. But when used to its fullest extent, digital imagery can be of immense value in product development efforts around the world. What are the key motivations for incorporating digital images into experimental protocols? […]
Revealing Insights From 2022
Capturing insights and learning is a continuous process. Every season offers experiences unlike others, but in 2022 the AgriThority® product development trial results provided revealing insights that led to actionable recommendations from the AgriThority® team. Here is a concise summary of some noteworthy results. Biofungicides: Two bio-fungicides, one plant-based and the other microbial integrated into […]
Eight Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2023
As we start looking toward 2023, we are evaluating what next year will bring. As always in agriculture, the cyclical seasonality can sometimes make each new year feel similar to the last. Although there are certainly some trends we see continuing from 2022, we also see new trends on the horizon for agriculture in 2023. […]
Technologies Begin to Address Crucial Water Issues
Water, the vital fluid for all known living organisms, is one of the most discussed issues for both agricultural producers and consumers, and with good reason. Drought and falling water levels are crippling many regions of the world. In the U.S., more than six of every 10 acres are experiencing drought. In parts of Europe, […]
New European Biostimulant Regulation Increases Already Ripe Opportunity for Innovations
Europe is leading the charge toward biological product usage in agriculture with the Common Agricultural Policy, the EU Green Deal, and the Farm to Fork Strategy. To capitalize on the opportunities, companies have to overcome complex and variable regulations in each country. However, with new regulation released July 16 by the European Union (EU) Fertilizing Products Regulation (FPR), the […]
Agriculture Data Collection Technology Improving but Still Siloed
All levels of agriculture rely on data and the need for data continues to grow. Technology to collect that data has been improving at a rapid pace, especially in the last five years, but interoperability continues to be an issue. Unanalyzed and unapplied silos of data are barriers the agriculture industry must overcome as it […]
Critical Crop Production Issues Challenge Researchers and Growers
Despite all the technology developments and scientific breakthroughs, critical crop production issues continue to plague growers around the world. A recent review of production challenges with the AgriThority Board of Advisors raised five issues including citrus greening, fusarium wilt, coffee rust, sustainability validation and carbon sequestration. Citrus Greening threatens citrus production – particularly oranges — […]
Opportunities Abound for Seed Treatments, But Development Still Necessary
Seed treatments have been around for centuries and are still growing and evolving. With an estimated CAGR of almost 10%, according to a MarketsAndMarkets Report, the seed treatment market is expected to reach more than $9.2 billion by 2027. The drivers of this trend are continual advancements in technology, in equipment, and in the adoption […]
Sustainability in Agriculture Requires Practical, Productive and Profitable Systems
While the U.S. government’s “Sustainability Primer” defines three pillars as Environmental, Social and Economic, at AgriThority® we believe sustainability in agriculture requires Practical, Productive and Profitable systems. We are devoted to the development of agricultural innovations to ensure practicality and productivity. For growers, sustainability is at the core of their operations to ensure profitability and […]
10 Considerations When Developing Foliar-Applied Technology
Demand continues to grow for target-specific foliar-applied technologies across the globe. As the targeting gets more specific, the planning becomes more essential. Much of the basic information must be determined in the lab and greenhouse before determining the best formulation and application. In the past three years alone, AgriThority® has worked with companies developing 98 […]
Bionematicide Market Ripe with Opportunities and Increased Efficacy
Conventional agricultural chemistries have been increasingly scrutinized in recent years with concerns for environmental impact, health impact, public perception and sustainability. Agricultural companies are continuing to look for biocontrol alternatives to supplement their pesticide offerings. While the expected growth of conventional chemistries from 2018-2023 is expected to be only 3.2%, the growth of biologicals is […]
10 Challenges for Innovations Entering New Markets
Focus on the Development in the R&D efforts helps move technologies toward successful commercialization with consistency and efficiency. To prepare a new product for any market requires as much disciplined development process as it does science. To move into new markets with confidence and less risk, consider these recommendations from Gloverson Moro, CTO, AgriThority® . […]
