Acadian Plant Health and BASF Agricultural Solutions, two leaders in biostimulant technologies and global agriculture, have announced they are collaborating to develop innovative agricultural solutions to market climate-resilient products for the pro …
ProducePay, the agtech company on a mission to transform the global agricultural industry into a more predictable, connected and sustainable supply chain, has released its inaugural Fresh Produce Industry Volatility Report. The report provides an in- …
Meet the next crop of 14 innovative international start-ups revolutionizing agriculture and food production at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Mexico City this October 29-30. Discover how these emerging entrepreneurs are driving innovation f …
Ahead of the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Mexio City this month, five investors from IDB Invest, IFC, Co_Capital, The Yield Lab LATAM and SP Ventures share critical insights on the strategic partnerships and investment opportunities needed fo …
Alejandra Vazquez Langle, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Grupo Bimbo is speaking at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Mexico City on 'Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture in Mexico: Corporate and Government Programs Supporting …
Scottish berry producer Angus Soft Fruits is using robotics to protect its harvest from powdery mildew, a fungal threat worsened by recent hot and humid weather. Partnering with Saga Robotics, they employ the 'Thorvald' robots to apply ultraviolet-C light treatments, reducing reliance on chemicals and supporting sustainable farming. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate innovative technologies like drones and data analytics into berry production, aiming to enhance sustainability and efficiency amid climate challenges.
Fotenix, an AI-powered agricultural diagnostics company, addresses the challenge of technology adoption in UK agtech by offering multispectral imaging cameras for early disease and pest detection. Despite a strong environment for grant-funded tech development, the UK lacks support for tech adoption, which Fotenix aims to overcome with a £2.1m raise and the government's new ADOPT scheme supporting farmers financially. Founder Charles Vreys highlights the importance of AI in detecting non-visible agricultural issues and notes challenges like poor internet connectivity in rural areas. Despite no UK agtech success stories yet, Fotenix focuses on scaling its market reach and improving adoption to bridge the gap between tech demonstration and large-scale application.
Mexico’s ag sector remains robust in the face of multiple headwinds from trade challenge to climate change, as agtech will play a crucial role in future-proofing the sector.
Zone Agtech is helping start-up establish themselves in Quebec with two initiatives, made possible by support from Farm Credit Canada and SVG Ventures | THRIVE Canada.
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