Category: Agritech Solutions

Be it in the field with robotic sprayers, on a supercomputer with artificial intelligence or in the air with sharp-eyed drones, University of Florida researchers are bringing innovation and cutting-edge technology to farming.

Fewer than 2% of Americans live on a farm, so the other 98% can be excused for a misperception of farming based on YouTube reruns of “Green Acres.” Here’s the reality: 21st-century American agriculture is a high-tech enterprise.

In a world where climate uncertainty and food scarcity are becoming increasingly pressing issues, Ying Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor at UF’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is working on solutions.