Note: Jon's taking a well-deserved break starting next Monday. He'll resume his regular Monday-Wednesday-Friday publication schedule after the holidays on Wednesday, Jan. 2. The world is going to run out of food. Don't worry, the best minds are on it. They are using better seeds, lighting and irrigation systems to reimagine farming. They are also using robots. And this has attracted the attention of, not to mention funding from, several high-profile humans. Bowery Farming Inc. calls its process "precision farming." According to a report from Bloomberg, the indoor agriculture technology company is about to secure $90 million in funding. It is a larger opportunity for investors with vision. Like many technology startups, Bowery founders are determined to solve the big problems confronting the world. The United Nations projects that the world population will swell ...To read the rest of Jon Markman’s article, click here...
Banks in desperate rush to embrace mobile technology
Banks all over the world are rushing to change the way customers interact with financial services. Well, they want to make ...Read more
