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02/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Robots now automating the harvesting of cucumbers in Germany

As part of an international effort to revitalize cucumber farming, a European team presented a prototype robot that could replace human workers, stated a ScienceDaily article. The dual-arm robot falls under the European Union’s CATCH project. It’s considered a major step in automating and preserving the practice of crop cultivation in Germany. Cucumbers are serious business […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer

What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn. GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]

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