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Brazil's Agricultural Drones Surge from 3,000 to 35,000 in Four Years

The use of drones in Brazilian agriculture is experiencing exponential growth, with operational units rising from 3,000 in 2021 to 35,000 by 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Drones enable precise spraying, reduce input volumes, and enhance operator safety while adapting to challenging terrains. DronePro, a DJI partner, positions itself as a market leader in Brazil, holding a 21.1% market share in 2025.

A New Generation of Bioherbicides Based on Metabolite Mixtures to Combat Herbicide Resistance

Invasive Species Corporation (ISC) is positioning itself in the bioherbicide market by developing solutions based on metabolite mixtures, aiming to provide an effective alternative to traditional chemical herbicides. With an algorithmic approach to identify microbes that produce herbicidal compounds, ISC hopes to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the face of weed resistance, including glyphosate-resistant varieties.

Autonomous Tractors: Kubota and Agtonomy Strengthen Their AI Partnership

Kubota Corporation recently invested in the American startup Agtonomy, which develops automation systems for precision agricultural operations. This collaboration, initiated in 2024, aims to market smart solutions for specialty crops, addressing the growing demand for efficiency and sustainability in agriculture. Agtonomy, focusing on optimizing agricultural tasks through AI, has already demonstrated its potential at CES® 2026 with an autonomous tractor.

Brazil: Startup Develops Smart Trap Combining Electromagnetic Waves and AI for Cotton Weevil Monitoring

Brazilian startup Fox Agritech has developed an innovative electromagnetic trap to monitor and control the cotton weevil, a major pest in cotton production. By combining electromagnetic signals, artificial intelligence, and real-time data analysis, this solution, currently in the field validation phase, aims to reduce reliance on insecticides. Internal studies suggest a potential reduction of 10 to 20% in insecticide applications.

In Brazil, the Agscore Platform Illustrates the Rise of AI in Agronomic Decisions

Brazilian agriculture, known for its ability to overcome challenges, enters a new era where artificial intelligence and data science are transforming agronomic decisions. The Agscore platform, integrating over 100 variables to assess the productive potential of each plot, enables agronomists to shift from an instinctive approach to a strategy based on precise data, thus optimizing yields and reducing risks.

Agritech: Ecorobotix Enhances Precision Spraying with AI Platform

Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in agritech, has acquired Maya, an AI-powered operational intelligence platform, to enhance land management. This acquisition combines Ecorobotix's precision spraying technology with Maya's agronomic data platform, enabling optimized operations management across more than 150 facilities in 12 countries.

US Department of Agriculture Awards Palantir $300 Million Contract to Digitize Farmer Services

The partnership between the US Department of Agriculture and Palantir Technologies, valued at $300 million, aims to modernize services for farmers and enhance food security. Leveraging the Landmark platform, this project promises to expedite farmer enrollment in aid programs, reduce bureaucracy, and improve the resilience of the food supply chain.

Cropwise® Enhances Its Precision Agriculture Platform with Three New Connected Tools

The Cropwise® platform deploys decision-support tools to optimize crop management. With Planting, Explorer, and Spray Assist, farmers can enhance productivity, monitor crop conditions in real-time, and make informed decisions about spraying, all backed by a shared enriched database.

Based on data from 9,000 farms, this platform supports farmers in beet cultivation

The MyEasyAI platform, a result of collaboration between the Cristal Union cooperative and the startup MyEasyFarm, relies on data analysis from 9,000 French farms. Its aim is to assist farmers in optimizing sugar beet production while minimizing the use of plant protection products, as part of an ambitious three-year program set to launch in 2025.