🚀New #agtech alert! Sema Kaplan and her team developed #ML models for soil texture classification with over 99% accuracy! 12 ML algorithms, 600 soil images analysed, rapid, non-destructive soil discrimination. A win for precision agriculture! nature.com/articles/s4159…

🌿New RenaissanceU research reveals promising natural treatments! Scientists found fungal extracts from medicinal plants with potential anticancer/antimalarial properties. Low toxicity to human cells suggests safe therapeutic use. #mycology #biochem naturalsciencenews.com/article/7064

🍄Could food waste be turned into delicious dishes? Νeurospora, a type of fungus that converts food waste into flavourful, high-protein ingredients, could offer a #sustainable alternative to traditional food sources. The Independent independent.co.uk/climate-change…

🌳Saving endangered trees with #fungi! Researchers in South America use mycorrhizal fungi to boost species health by enhancing nutrient uptake and forest health. This approach highlights fungi’s key role in plant conservation. news.mongabay.com/2024/09/to-sav…

🌱Is #mycelium the key to #biodegradable alternatives? Researchers at Fraunhofer IAP are turning plant residues into eco-friendly materials. This innovation promises to reduce energy use & replace petroleum-based products. imeche.org/news/news-arti…

🍓Could #AI be the right tool for strawberry farmers? Western Engineering's new #ML method achieves top precision in detecting ripeness and diseases. This affordable, open-access tech empowers farmers by facilitating better #cropmanagement! hortidaily.com/article/965870…

🍄‍Mushroom Crisis in Italy The mushroom sector is struggling with shortages due to #climatechange and diseases like Trichoderma. As a result, prices for fresh and processed #mushrooms are rising. So, how will the industry ensure a stable supply? freshplaza.com/north-america/…

What if a #fungus could heal radiation zones?🌱 Scientists discovered that Cladosporium sphaerospermum absorbs nuclear #radiation through radiosynthesis, offering potential radiation management solutions and #energy generation in future space missions. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trendin…

Reducing chemicals using fungi! 🍏Researchers at Stellenbosch University are using #fungi to naturally fight woolly apple aphids in apple crops! This solution reduces the need for pesticides and combats resistance. A big step towards sustainable farming! phys.org/news/2024-09-f…

Challenges in the mushroom sector🌍 At the BDC Annual Conference, leaders discussed: 🔍Competition distortion 🌿Peat replacement 📦Packaging regulations 💡Sustainability Addressing these is crucial for a #sustainable future in #mushroom cultivation! freshplaza.com/europe/article…

🍄Growing the future of organic mushrooms! The market is stable with growth potential in Switzerland & Germany, and Nesco's Noud Spetgens emphasises automation & long-term supermarket partnerships to manage rising costs. FreshPlaza freshplaza.com/north-america/…

Exciting #mushroom news!🍄 Sainsbury’s is the first UK supermarket to launch peat-free mushrooms, reducing carbon impact and protecting precious peatlands. They are firmer, whiter, and have a longer shelf life. foodbev.com/news/sainsbury…

Food innovation is on the rise!🍄 FingerlakesComicCon students, under Prof. Jim Hewlett, are pioneering sustainable mycelium growth to tackle food scarcity, funded by BioMADE. All in the name of disaster relief & food shortages! spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny…

🍄 Fungi: Smart problem-solvers without a brain! New research shows fungi can think, optimise resources, solve problems, and communicate through mycelial networks. Their efficiency is inspiring innovations in urban planning & tech.🌱 earth.com/news/fungi-can…

🍄 Extend #mushroom freshness with paper, not plastic! Experts @UrbanFarm_It recommend using brown paper bags or towels to store mushrooms. Plastic traps moisture, speeding up spoilage. Let mushrooms breathe for longer-lasting freshness & less waste! 🌱 verticalfarmdaily.com/article/966763…

🍄 Australasian mushroom industry unites! 175+ producers from 🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿 met in Auckland to tackle rising costs, labour shortage, and shifting consumer trends. 💡Leaders urge targeting "light buyers" to boost mushroom sales.🌱 FreshPlaza freshplaza.com/north-america/…

🍄Discovery Alert! Researchers found that Phanerochaete velutina shows memory & shape recognition, adapting its growth and sharing spatial info within its network. This could lead to breakthroughs in bio-computing & brain-inspired tech! More at BGR. bgr.com/science/resear…

Agriculture meets automation🌱 Amid labour shortage and climate pressures, farmers are using tech for efficiency and sustainability. Yet high costs and job concerns mean tech must support both productivity and workers. More on grist. grist.org/food-and-agric…

🚜AI is revolutionising Canadian #agriculture! Farmers in Canada are using cutting-edge #AI to monitor crops and boost yields, thanks to innovators like vividmachines and support from @uofgtech that drive #sustainability and create opportunities! freshplaza.com/north-america/…

🍄 What a Remarkable #Robotics Journey! 🚀 After 4 years of innovation, our SoftGrip has officially ended. 🙏 A big thank you to our incredible consortium and supporters. The journey ends, but the impact lives on! Click the link for more! softgrip-project.eu/news-media/77-…