Sowing Fields and Crunching Numbers: How Precision Agriculture is Modernizing Farming
Modern agriculture is a far cry from the pastoral scenes that come to mind when you mention ‘farming’.
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Sale of Luxury Furniture Growing Thanks to Real Estate Boom and Increased Disposable Income
The household disposable income in the UK increased by almost 4% from the fourth quarter of 2014 to the first quarter of 2015. In the US, it rose by almost 2.5% from 2013 to 2014. Developing countries like India and China are also expected to see rapid development and increases in disposable income. According to…
Top 12 Cordless Garden Equipment Vendors
Our recent report shows the global cordless garden equipment market will grow nearly $400 million between 2015 and 2019.
Drastic Changes on the Horizon for the Cannabis Market in the US
Technavio takes a look at 23 vendors that are expected to help the American cannabis market reach a value of more than 16 billion by 2019.
Ceremonial Drink to Industrial Powerhouse: The Evolution of Chocolate
Chocolate has come a long way in form and flavour from its origins in Mesoamerica, where it was traditionally served as a bitter, spiced drink during Mayan ceremonies. Upon their arrival in the Americas, the Spanish coveted the drink, but eventually lost their monopoly over the European chocolate market. By the 16th and 17th century, Europeans…
Long-Lasting, Safe, and Effective: IUDs Are Becoming a Top Contraceptive Choice Worldwide
Despite a rocky past, it seems that IUDs are recovering their reputation and becoming a top pick for contraception once again. Controversial history initially stymied growth of IUDs Intrauterine devices (commonly referred to as IUDs or coils) are small, ‘T’-shaped contraceptives that are inserted into the uterus. The hormonal variety can last up to five years, and…
More Start-Ups Getting into the Sex Toy Game (and 4 Other Factors Stimulating the Vibrator Market)
From classy, discreet Lelos, to the interesting colors and shapes offered by Fun Factory, to the revolutionary, couples-focused We-Vibe, vibrators are getting sleeker and more powerful than ever. Increased interest in these toys will help the global vibrator market more than double in value by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 16.98%. Technavio analysts have gotten…
When It Comes to Flat Pack Furniture, Cost and Customization Outweigh Convenience for Most Americans
Ready-to-assemble furniture has been gracing dorm rooms and testing the resilience of relationships since Ikea first introduced couches, tables and bookshelves with names like Arkelstorp, Boksel, and Klingsbo. As the name suggests, ‘ready-to-assemble’ or RTA furniture leaves the work to the cosumer, and comes flat packed and unassembled, ready to test to emotional fortitude and strenth of…