Following the machines, people and ideas shaping agriculture. Selected developments, clear context and a link to the original source.
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John Deere’s January 2024 agreement with SpaceX set out a satellite-connectivity option for compatible farm machinery, with an initial limited release planned for the United States and Brazil.
Dragonfly Aerospace announced the launch of EOS SAT-1 in January 2023, delivering the first spacecraft in EOS Data Analytics’ planned agricultural imaging constellation and beginning calibration after separation.
A SMART-led collaboration reported a nanosensor that separates signals from two forms of iron in plant tissues, offering researchers a more detailed view of nutrient uptake and movement.
Singapore-MIT researchers developed a near-infrared nanosensor for monitoring the growth hormone IAA without genetic modification, with experiments spanning several plant species and environmental stress conditions.
MIT researchers reported engineered bacteria whose optical signals could be detected remotely, opening a research route toward biological sensing read by hyperspectral cameras for agricultural and environmental monitoring.
ASABE lists a free webinar on irrigation-uniformity benchmarking for 30 October 2026, with Reinke’s Mike Mills discussing methodological frameworks and their implications for irrigation efficiency.
World FIRA’s official website states that the agricultural robotics event will return in 2027, while its currently linked robot lists, speakers and programme materials largely refer to the previous edition.
The Asia-Pacific Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture will meet in Taipei on 4–6 November 2026, with smart farming, agricultural AI, IoT and sustainability on its stated agenda.
Wisconsin engineers reported protected electrochemical nitrate sensors in June 2024, with flexible sensing stickers and buried rods designed to follow nutrient and water movement through the soil profile.
A University of Glasgow-led study reported printed biodegradable sensing patches in April 2025, combining replaceable measurement elements with reusable electronics to reduce waste from agricultural monitoring.
A Northwestern-led team reported a microbial fuel-cell design in January 2024 that powered soil-moisture and touch sensors, exploring an alternative to replacing batteries in distributed monitoring systems.
Hochschule Stralsund and the University of Greifswald are developing an autonomous stone collecting demonstrator, combining a commercial tracked vehicle with artificial intelligence and adaptable route planning.
