Evogene Ltd. has finalized the sale of the majority of its subsidiary Lavie Bio's assets to ICL Group, a major player in specialized fertilizers and minerals. The deal includes the MicroBoost AI platform dedicated to microbial optimization and illustrates a trend of vertical consolidation in sustainable agriculture: ICL is internalizing advanced capabilities in bio-innovation, while Evogene refocuses on its core technologies. Lavie Bio retains its commercial partnerships, ensuring continuity of future revenues.
MADISON HONG, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Evogene Finalizes Divestiture of Lavie Bio Assets to ICL Gro..." - 11 February 2026
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Brilliant Harvest, an American startup specializing in AI, has raised $4 million to enhance the management of interactions between agricultural equipment dealers and farmers. Its solution centralizes information and accelerates the processing of customer requests, with a Human-in-the-Loop control ensuring the reliability of responses.
Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "Brilliant Harvest raises $4m to solve ag equipment’s service..." - 6 February 2026
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German company Claas, a global leader in agricultural machinery, is reinforcing its commitment to digital agronomy by investing in Pheno-Inspect. This startup has developed an innovative platform, FarmAnalyzer, which converts high-resolution images captured by drones into actionable agronomic data. This partnership aims to combine Claas's expertise in machinery with Pheno-Inspect's AI to enhance the precision and efficiency of agricultural practices while promoting sustainable, data-driven farming.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Claas réalise un investissement « stratégique » dans l’IA" - 5 February 2026
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The Gaia project, led by David Joulin of Ekylibre, aims to democratize artificial intelligence in the agricultural sector. Through hackathons and collaborative initiatives, it seeks to automate tasks and structure data to enhance the efficiency of technical sales representatives. Despite challenges such as the digital divide and employment concerns, AI offers concrete solutions to optimize agricultural processes and support the skill development of industry players.
Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "« L’IA doit avant tout faire gagner du temps » David Joulin,..." - 5 February 2026
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A Quebec research team is developing an artificial intelligence platform to anticipate threats to crops, combining diverse data to provide precise recommendations to farmers. This project aims to optimize pesticide use while adapting to the challenges posed by climate change, thus contributing to sustainable and responsible agriculture.
Source: Agri-réseau, published under the title "L'IA s’invite au champ : un arsenal de données pour mieux pr..." - 5 February 2026
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Carbon Robotics has unveiled the Large Plant Model (LPM), a major advancement in precision agriculture. This AI model, trained on a vast dataset, enables farmers to weed efficiently in just minutes. With real-time customization features, the LPM adapts to the specific conditions of each field, optimizing agricultural operations. This technology meets the growing needs of farmers for innovative solutions, reducing costs and improving crop quality.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Carbon Robotics launches the world’s first-ever large plant ..." - 4 February 2026
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Agriculture, as a cornerstone of climate solutions, must build trust to transform regenerative practices into economic value. The Gaïago and AgriCarbon programs illustrate how measuring, monitoring, and transforming data can ensure high-quality carbon credits while facilitating the scalability of initiatives. By connecting farmers, advisors, and industry, these projects create a common language for a sustainable transition in the agri-food sector.
Source: La Ferme Digitale, published under the title "Comment la donnée structure enfin la transition" - 27 January 2026
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Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural sciences and technologies, has announced the expansion of its Global Capability Center in Pune, India. With over 1,100 employees, this center is becoming a hub for data science and artificial intelligence innovation, supporting the company's global operations. This initiative highlights the importance of India in Syngenta's overall strategy and its commitment to developing technological solutions for farmers.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Syngenta expands Global Capability Center in Pune, strengthe..." - 21 January 2026
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At the World Economic Forum, Syngenta showcases its artificial intelligence solutions to enhance technological access for farmers, particularly smallholders. Syngenta's Cropwise platform, featuring tools like an agronomy chatbot and a predictive system for diseases, aims to simplify agricultural operations and make technological advancements accessible to all.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Syngenta to address global agricultural challenges at WEF, c..." - 20 January 2026
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Awarded a Silver Sival in 2025, the SynApps application positions itself as a key tool for agricultural performance. By integrating an approach that combines plant nutrition and health, it offers a rich and updated database, allowing farmers to choose from 5,100 solutions tailored to their needs. With artificial intelligence, SynApps facilitates the analysis of complex data, optimizes the use of biosolutions and phytosanitary products, and adapts to various crops, thereby enhancing traceability and the efficiency of agricultural practices.
Source: Wikiagri, published under the title "Outil d’Aide à la Décision : prêts pour l’agriculture de dem..." - 20 January 2026
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