This new machine learning technology could help farmers optimize harvest timing and improve the quality of the produce.

Imagine harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes all season long without the constant replanting and maintenance! As a passionate gardener, I’ve discovered a unique and efficient method to achieve an ...

Tomato farmers have lost over N2 billion since the beginning of the ongoing tomato glut in 2024 owing to poor storage ...

After months of buying tomatoes at ridiculously high prices, Nigerians are now taking advantage of the tomato glut to stock up the product at very low prices.

More information: Eitan Fass et al, Machine learning models based on hyperspectral imaging for pre-harvest tomato fruit quality monitoring, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture (2024).

The Chairman of the Tomato Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (Kaduna State Chapter), Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, said the glut is a result of the January-to-March harvest period, during which tomato ...