Following agricultural operations, Surus Connect broadens its focus to include agricultural service providers, cooperative unions, and collection silos. The young Bordeaux-based company, which develops a protection device for isolated workers specifically designed for agriculture, aims to address the safety challenges in structures where employees often work alone in dispersed areas or poorly covered by networks.
Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "Surus Connect étend son système d’alerte aux ETA, CUMA et si..." - 3 July 2026
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched CropSuit, a free web application that assists farmers in selecting the most suitable crops for their land by integrating soil and climate data. This tool aims to enhance yields, optimize resource use, and strengthen resilience against climate challenges, while aligning with the SoilFER program for sustainable soil management.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "FAO launches CropSuit app to help farmers grow the right cro..." - 3 July 2026
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Researchers at the University of North Carolina have developed an AI-powered early detection system for the Neo-P pathogen, which threatens the strawberry industry in the state. This innovative system allows for rapid, non-destructive identification of infections before visible symptoms appear, providing a solution for producers facing significant financial losses. The study also emphasizes the need for an integrated management approach to combat this growing threat.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "NC State Researchers Develop AI-Powered Early Detection for ..." - 2 July 2026
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DJI Agriculture, the global leader in agricultural drones, unveils the Agras T55 and T100 models for precision farming. The lightweight and intuitive T55 is designed for spraying and transport, while the T100, featuring a dual-battery system, optimizes treatment efficiency over large areas. These drones incorporate advanced obstacle detection and enhanced spraying technologies for diverse applications.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "DJI Agriculture elevates precision farming with global launc..." - 2 July 2026
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Non-thermal plasma seed treatment, an innovative technology developed by the American startup Sylvarum, uses electric discharges to enhance germination and control pathogens. With promising results from several pilot programs, this approach could transform agricultural practices for large-scale crops. Despite challenges related to technology acceptance, advancements made pave the way for large-scale commercialization.
Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "🎥 Can non thermal plasma seed treatment move from lab curio..." - 2 July 2026
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Austrian company Komet Irrigation has launched a new engineering and digital systems division, with significant investment, to enhance data collection on pivot irrigation. The recently opened Komet Experience Hub in Brazil will serve as a research and training center, aiming to generate measurable data on sprinkler wear and the optimization of irrigation systems.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Komet Irrigation Launches Application Engineering & Digital ..." - 1 July 2026
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American companies Sabanto Inc. and Verdant Robotics announce the technical integration of their systems, enabling precision autonomous agriculture. This collaboration allows producers to fully automate their fieldwork, from navigation to precise input application, without an operator in the tractor, addressing labor shortages in agriculture.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Sabanto Inc. and Verdant Robotics announce technical integra..." - 1 July 2026
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SAS, an American multinational and global leader in data and AI, has partnered with dataDecisions.ai to launch the Data for Good initiative aimed at helping micro-farmers in South Africa optimize their crop decisions and enhance food security. By analyzing data on crops and market prices, the project enables farmers to maximize their yields and better manage their resources without the need for costly digital infrastructure.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "SAS uses data to empower South African Micro-Farmers and str..." - 1 July 2026
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French company Horsch and German firm Sam-dimension join forces to develop spot spraying technology, enabling targeted herbicide application. With deep integration of application maps into Horsch sprayers, this innovation promises to reduce costs and optimize agricultural yields. Data collected by Sam-Cam AI captures crops with millimeter resolution, identifying weeds at their early stage. These are analyzed with cloud and edge AI servers to create robust application maps.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "HORSCH and SAM-DIMENSION strengthen their partnership" - 30 June 2026
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The French start-up Orus aims to deploy hyperspectral imaging technology in space to analyze elements invisible to the naked eye, such as plant water stress and soil quality. This technology enables the analysis of interactions between matter and radiation, identifying specific signatures of each substance. Applications could be found in agriculture for monitoring soil and water quality, as well as in the defense sector.
Source: Usine Nouvelle, published under the title "Elle a déjà signé avec la DGA et l’ESA : cette start-up fran..." - 29 June 2026
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