After 3.5 years of collaborative research and field validation, the Smart Droplets Horizon Europe project has demonstrated how artificial intelligence, autonomous machinery, and data-driven decision systems can transform crop protection and nutrient management in European agriculture. Field trials conducted during […]
By reframe.food Farms have been technological for a long time. The plough was a technology. So was the tractor. So was the hybrid seed, the nitrogen synthesis process, and the centre-pivot irrigator. Every generation finds a way to accuse the […]
On 26 February 2026, the Horizon Europe project Smart Droplets marked a major milestone by opening its orchard pilot site in Catalonia to farmers, machinery operators, and agri-food stakeholders, demonstrating how a standard tractor can be transformed into a fully […]
The Smart Droplets EU project has reached its final phase, marking a key milestone with a full-day Final Event in Athens, hosted at the Agricultural University of Athens. The event brought together research organisations, agritech innovators, industry leaders, and sector […]
European agriculture stands at a crossroads. Farmers are being asked to produce more while using less, to feed growing populations while protecting the environment, and to remain profitable while adapting to increasingly strict regulations. At the heart of this challenge […]
There’s a persistent myth about agricultural robotics that needs addressing. The story goes something like this: autonomous machines will replace farmers, turning agriculture into a remote-controlled operation run from air-conditioned offices by people who’ve never set foot in a field. […]
Walk through an apple orchard or wheat field with an experienced farmer and they’ll point out details invisible to untrained eyes. A slight discoloration on leaves. The pattern of pest damage. Areas where growth looks off. This observational skill, built […]
A soil moisture sensor registers a reading. A camera captures an image of leaves. A weather station records temperature and humidity. In isolation, these are just numbers. But within a precision agriculture system, each measurement begins a journey that ultimately […]
By reframe.food For AI systems to be trusted in farming, accuracy is not enough. Farmers need to understand how recommendations are produced and how much confidence they can place in them. This is where explainable AI becomes essential. Explainable AI […]
by reframe.food Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in agriculture. It detects diseases, predicts yields, and recommends when and how to intervene in the field. Yet, despite proven technical progress, many farmers remain cautious. The main obstacle is not performance. It […]
