#Farming

Joseph Shavit

We now know how and why humans evolved into farmers

The genetic origins of the first agriculturalists in the Neolithic period long seemed to lie in the Near East a new study finds.

Joseph Shavit

Lunar first: Scientists grow plants in soil from the Moon

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.

Joseph Shavit

51-story 'Farmscraper' is part office skyscraper part hydroponic farm

Greenery covered skyscrapers have become fairly commonplace, but what if, as well as bringing some nature into cities they could grow food?

Joshua Shavit

Two eyes better than one: An innovative strategy for precision agriculture

The agricultural field is a testbed for rapidly developing technologies involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and image processing tech.

Joseph Shavit

51 story "Farmscraper" combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm

The Farmscraper, which has the official title of Jian Mu Tower, would rise to a height of 218 m (715 ft) in Shenzhen, China.

Joseph Shavit

New robot kills farming weeds by zapping them with electricity

With monitoring robot Tom now being officially available, British agtech start-up Small Robot Company has its first commercial robot out

Joseph Shavit

Fertilizer made from urine could enable space agriculture

In extreme environments, even the most ordinary tasks can seem like unsurmountable challenges. Because of such difficulties, humanity has...