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4-Wheeled Quad Bike - ATV's were initially developed for isolated farmers, to more effectively transport crops and supplies across rough terrain and the 4-wheeled model followed to improve safety and stability
Executed by Suzuki, the outcome was the 1983 Quadrunner 125 - a more stable ATV that begun the 4 wheeled norm. Unique: First of its kind, a brand new concept.
Temporary: Initial development ended once working prototype was completed. Image: https://atv.suzuki.co.uk/your-suzuki-atv/first-on-four-wheels/ -
Laser Scarecrows - Intended to reduce crop damage (and so increase harvests) by controlling and dispersing birds
Executed by Bird Control Group, the outcome being a working "scarecrow" that proved lasers effectively reduce crop damage by dispersing and deterring birds. Unique: This was the first company to adapt laser technology for use in agriculture.
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Plant Based Meat - A modern day alternative to meat with that is more sustainable with similar properties to real meat
Beyond Meats goal is to focus on building a brand around developed products that are more sustainable than the constant farming of animals for consumption. Unique: Older concept, however reinvented. Creation of Meat product that is similar in Taste and Texture to meat but entirely plant based.
Temporary: Project ended once product was fit for consumer market. Image: https://www.agdaily.com/insights/top-agricultural-moments-of-the-2010s-decade/ -
Bee Vectoring Technology - The use of bees to administer effective & sustainable crop control
BVT or Bee Vectoring Technology, is the use of bees to effectively and sustainably administer crop controls over a large yield. Thus reducing the cardon footprint of farmers and also provides pollination benefits simultaneously. Unique: First company to effectively and safely use bees as a vector for key crop controls.
Temporary: The project is completed once the trail was deemed effective. Image: https://igrownews.com/bee-vectoring-technologies-enters-the-cea-market/