Farm to Fork

What’s the Deal with Crop Data?

The food supply value chain is vast, stretching from the sewn seed through to stores and supermarkets. Big data is often utilized from the very first stage of food production, considered the growing stage, to aid in fertilization, irrigation and crop disease management processes. However, the uses and benefits of this data extend far beyond just these elements and far beyond the farmers’ field, according to Ron Baruchi, CEO of Agmatix.

By leveraging big data and AI, crop nutrient requirements can now be calculated accurately and effectively, and can even be tailored to each individual crop type and growing conditions. Data such as rainfall, temperature and soil type are added to fertilization and yield data for each specific crop variant to create a holistic view of the individual crops’ nutritional and management needs. This data is then analyzed using advanced AI and can be leveraged by food manufacturers to ensure growing practices are as efficient, cost-effective, productive and sustainable as possible. By providing their growers with bespoke, live crop nutrition plans to achieve optimal yield, food manufacturers can guarantee they receive Getty Images top quality ingredients and a maximal, predictable truck load from their suppliers. This, in turn, also unlocks key environmental benefits by reducing waste and minimizing disruptions to their production processes. Scan the QR code to learn more

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The Future of Food Shortages

Recent statistics from the United Nations report are alarming, showing world hunger rose in 2021 and around 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure. David Charles, SVP at Proxima, says the future could get even worse if we don’t take any action. Significant concerns, challenges and consequences may lie ahead as the current food supply crisis is expected to worsen. There needs to be a push by industries to build resiliency across global food supply chains whether it is by establishing better business practices or creating and investing in new agricultural innovations.

The world is facing a food crisis that is only getting worse but the significant challenges that lie ahead, there are many ways we can all work together to create solutions. It will take governments, policymakers, producers and even consumers to take immediate actions on urgent solutions, or the world could face dire consequences. Scan the OR code to learn more

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EROAD introduced CoreHub Xtreme, a next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) trailer monitoring and control gateway designed for supply chain assurance and optimized fleet efficiency for cold chain transportation. The CoreHub Xtreme delivers real-time data from all connected assets into a single platform to boost driver safety and fleet health.

“Our daily lives are affected by reefer and cold chain transportation whether we realize it or not. Protecting those goods and the drivers who are transporting them is crucial,” says Akinyemi Koyi, president of North America, EROAD. “Because of this, we are excited that the merging of EROAD and Coretex led us to be able to develop a richer solution to solve issues such as these. CoreHub Xtreme empowers fleet managers and their drivers with the ability to not only monitor the driver, asset and load in real-time, but also diagnose and prevent potential bad outcomes like lost loads—further contributing to both driver and cargo safety and cost savings.” Scan the QR code to learn more

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Agriculture gets Hot, Hot, Hot

Almost three-quarters of the world’s current food production will face extreme risks from heat stress by 2045, according to new research from Verisk Maplecroft, impacting food production in major economies such as China, India, Brazil, and the United States.

“If emissions remain unchecked and temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat-related disruptions to global food supply chains will become increasingly common,” says Verisk Maplecroft’s head of climate and resilience Will Nichols. “This will further raise prices, strain economies and push millions toward hunger.” Scan the QR code to learn more https://foodl.me/1j21z3 @Arthon.stock.adobe.com

Effective Options in Warehouse Expansions

With storage, logistics and distribution facilities strained @sveta.stock.adobe.com to the limit today, managers are now looking to cost effectively optimize operations without leasing more space or expanding the building with new construction when they have essentially run out of space. Del Williams, technical writer at Steel King Industries, says versatile options are available in the industry that can help to make the most of facility vertical space and storage density. The cumulative effect of taking advantage of some, or all, of these offerings can substantially improve supply shock resilience in preparation for the next pandemic surge, natural disaster, war, political dispute or other black swan event.

Options in expansions include: • Leveraging vertical cubic space • Above the doors • Increasing storage density Scan the QR code to learn more

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Exoskeletons in the Food Industry

@gorodenkoff.stock.adobe.com Working in commercial kitchens, food manufacturing sites or grocery stores requires employees to use repetitive movements, stand in one place for long periods, use awkward postures and operate improperly designed workstations and equipment. Woody Dwyer, director of loss at AmTrust Insurance, says these duties can all lead to injuries known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that these strain and sprain injuries represent approximately 35% of workplace injuries. On average, these types of strain injuries account for $12 million in paid losses, according to the report. Back and shoulder strain claims are very common in workers’ compensation, and these injuries can also lead to increased absenteeism and decreased productivity for employers.

Several large food manufacturers are currently investigating the use and implementation of exoskeletons in the workplace. They see the potential use of exoskeletons to help workers lift heavy materials and work with the employees’ arms at or above shoulder level. Scan the QR code to learn more

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