Marketplace Tech Universities propel agtech innovation in the Central Valley
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May 21, 2025 Discover how the Central Valley's agriculture is getting a tech makeover. Innovations like electric tractors and AI-driven irrigation are enhancing farming efficiency and sustainability. Learn how artificial intelligence is balancing crop safety and efficiency, while also emphasizing the role of farm workers in this technological evolution. Universities are at the forefront, guiding students to research and potentially commercialize these groundbreaking agtech solutions.
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UC Merced Drives AgTech Innovation
- UC Merced's research includes developing electric tractors and sensors to innovate farming in Central Valley.
- AI-guided sensors attached to plants help optimize irrigation efficiently even for homeowners.
Include Farm Workers in Innovation
- Consider farm workers as key contributors to agricultural innovation.
- Engaging workers' insights can improve technology adoption and relevance.
AI Enhances Harvesting Precision
- AI can optimize tasks traditionally done by expert operators, such as shaking trees for harvesting.
- Technology allows precise control preventing damage and maximizing yield.