SoftGrip

This project has received funding from the European Union’s #Horizon2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101017054.

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🍄 What a Remarkable #Robotics Journey!

🚀 After 4 years of innovation, our @projectSoftGrip has officially ended.

🙏 A big thank you to our incredible consortium and supporters. The journey ends, but the impact lives on!

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https://t.co/FUd3kAoFm8

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🚜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!

https://t.co/qhJGgglxFC

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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.

https://t.co/ufnxb7ljly

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🍄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.

https://t.co/7CSjsjRPkM

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🍄 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_com

https://t.co/JXgDqq7vzf

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🍄 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! 🌱

https://t.co/CkrsJ9otWD

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🍄 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.🌱

https://t.co/QPmPytCz4i

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Food innovation is on the rise!🍄

@FingerlakesCC students, under Prof. Jim Hewlett, are pioneering sustainable mycelium growth to tackle food scarcity, funded by @TheBioMADE.

All in the name of disaster relief & food shortages!

https://t.co/inbRCuJDT7

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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.

https://t.co/HzPx9EaLTH

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🍄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_com

https://t.co/cLKihGOyDg

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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!

https://t.co/xxIvg2q2Zy

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Reducing chemicals using fungi!

🍏Researchers at @StellenboschUni 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!

https://t.co/anYS4rLD45

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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.

https://t.co/KiNub8rmYp

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🍄‍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?

https://t.co/zNGyhyrLVA

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🍓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!

https://t.co/GRueXdkUD4

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🌱Is #mycelium the key to #biodegradable alternatives?

Researchers at @FraunhoferIAP are turning plant residues into eco-friendly materials.

This innovation promises to reduce energy use & replace petroleum-based products.

https://t.co/N1Yttiy377

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🌳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.

https://t.co/xlhLKAeAHW

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🍄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.

@Independent

https://t.co/oLJ1xFuANR

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@Cornell researchers developed "biohybrid robots" powered by king oyster mushroom mycelia!

These robots convert fungal signals into digital commands, offering sustainable solutions for:
🌾Agriculture
🪐Space Exploration
☢️Radiation Detection

@NatGeo

https://t.co/5VD6O0QOj9

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🌿New @RenaissanceUniv 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

https://t.co/P7VeG87MDB