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30 High-Tech Agricultural Innovations

From Wireless Irrigation Tools to Crop Mapping Drones

— May 24, 2015 — Eco
Through the use of high-tech agricultural innovations, farmers today are better equipped to produce greater quantities of food from smaller and less hospitable plots of land.

Mobile technology in particular has led the way in the field of agricultural innovations. Mobile services are key for many small-scale farmers to help connect them with buyers and to provide them with current market information. Mobile services have not only helped farmers get their products to market, but they have also been influential in connecting farmers with knowledgeable experts who can help them to improve the health of their crops.

These technological advancements have additionally been influential in making agriculture a more environmentally sustainable practice overall. For example, solar power has proven an excellent source of renewable power for green houses in both urban and rural settings. Furthermore, smart irrigation tools have proven useful in monitoring moisture levels to help conserve water resources.

By taking advantage of revolutionary high-tech agriculture innovations, farmers around the world are creating a more profitable and environmentally viable food system.
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SMS-Based Layaway Platforms
SMS-Based Layaway Platforms
'myAgro' is a Tool for Farmers in Mali Aimed at Increasing Production
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Fabric-Producing Plants
Fabric-Producing Plants
These Crops Grow Food for You to Eat and Fabric for You to Wear
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Illuminated Indoor Gardens
Illuminated Indoor Gardens
Keystone Technologies' LED Garden Saves Space and Energy
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LED Indoor Farming Devices
LED Indoor Farming Devices
GrowCubes Takes Outdoor Farming Into Your Apartment
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Market-Expanding Energy Initiatives
Market-Expanding Energy Initiatives
CloudSolar Offers Solar Panels for Renters Without Roofs
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SMS Farming Services
SMS Farming Services
Mobile Farm Empowers Kenyan Agriculture Workers with Pricing Information
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Plant Doctor Networks
Plant Doctor Networks
The Plantwise Plant Clinics Addresses Food Security with a Knowledge Bank
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Mobile Agriculture Services
Mobile Agriculture Services
iShamba Offers Farmers in Developing Areas Agricultural Advice
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Water Rental Services
Water Rental Services
SWIIM is Like Airbnb for Sharing Water with Those in Need
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Instructive Farming Apps
Instructive Farming Apps
Urb.ag Walks You Through Boston-Based Commercial Farming Opportunities
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Sonic Well Monitors
Sonic Well Monitors
WellIntel's Water Use Management Tech Reads a Well's Contents with Sound
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Agricultural Information Technologies
Agricultural Information Technologies
eKutir is a Social Innovation Helping Smallholder Farmers
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Crop Mapping Drones
Crop Mapping Drones
These Drones Gather Important Information About the State of Crops
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Urban Farming Innovations
Urban Farming Innovations
Jana Pijak Discusses Her Top Picks for City Gardening Solutions
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Touchscreen-Controlled Trucks
Touchscreen-Controlled Trucks
Sao Ville Tractor Ditches Dials and Levers for a Digital Interface
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Floating Vegetation Stations
Floating Vegetation Stations
The Green Machine Allows Vegetation to Grow in Harsh Climates
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Gigantic Desert Solar Stations
Gigantic Desert Solar Stations
This California Solar Farm Brings Renewable Energy to the Forefront
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Tree-Planting Drones
Tree-Planting Drones
BioCarbon Engineering's Reforestation Plan Includes Multipurpose UAVs
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Fish Matrix Systems
Fish Matrix Systems
The Oceansphere Will Produce 1,000 Tons of Tuna
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Water Purifying Pads
Water Purifying Pads
The Floating Photochemical Water Treatment Breaks Down Unhealthy Contaminants
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Wireless Irrigation Tools
Wireless Irrigation Tools
Sensprout Measures Soil Moisture Levels to Help Farmers Conserve Water
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Indoor Personal Farm Apps
Indoor Personal Farm Apps
Grove Labs Will Help Commercial Farmers Do Their Work Inside
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LED Lettuce Operations
LED Lettuce Operations
The Mirai Co. Lettuce Farm Uses Special Lighting to Optimize Plant Growth
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Drought-Defying Powders
Drought-Defying Powders
As Far as Drought Solutions Go, This Agricultural Accomplishment Wins
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Solar-Powered Portable Greenhouses
Solar-Powered Portable Greenhouses
The Smart Mini Greenhouse Units are an Urban Farming Solution
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Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Roots Up Designs a Plant House that Waters Itself
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Floating Greenhouse Solutions
Floating Greenhouse Solutions
The Vereos Hydroponics Farm is Designed for Coastal Megacities
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Mobile Metropolitan Microfarms
Mobile Metropolitan Microfarms
The Bowery Project Uses Vacant Lots to Support Urban Agriculture
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Smart Modular Microfarms
Smart Modular Microfarms
These Connected Greenhouse Create Rooftop Gardens in Urban Areas
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Pop-Up Urban Microfarms
Pop-Up Urban Microfarms
The 'GrowUp Box' Automatically Raises Fish and Plants in a Small Area
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