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Vertical Farms: Demand-Driven Planning Becomes a Profitability and Waste Reduction Lever

British companies Harvest London and Crate to Plate have received financial support from the ADOPT program of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to deploy Ani, a production planning platform that links confirmed customer orders to real-time crop planning. This project, taking place across multiple sites in London, aims to enhance the efficiency of controlled environment farms, with estimates of resource and waste reduction.

Detecting Diseases Before Symptoms: An American Company Launches an AI Spore Monitoring Network in Iowa

The American company Scanit Technologies has introduced the Iowa SporeWarn™ network, an innovative platform for detecting airborne pathogens, enabling farmers to monitor in real-time the invisible threats to their crops. With autonomous SporeCam sensors, the network provides accurate data on disease pressure, facilitating informed treatment decisions. Covering 500,000 acres of corn and soybeans, this service promises to transform how agronomists and growers manage disease risks by offering daily reports and trend analyses.

Brazil: An AI Transforms Traditional Soil Analysis into Predictive Tool for Soil Health

The Brazilian company B4A has launched Biostart, an artificial intelligence platform that predicts biological risks in soils using existing fertility analysis data. This innovation aims to make biological risk assessment more accessible and cost-effective for farmers. It utilizes a database of over 14,000 soil samples to predict microbiological imbalances and phytosanitary risks.

The New South Wales Government Invests $105.5 Million in Agricultural Innovation

Surus Connect Expands Its Alert System for Isolated Workers in Agriculture

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.

FAO Launches CropSuit App to Optimize Crop Selection

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.

Strawberry: AI Detects Fungi Before Symptoms Appear, Enabling Early Crop Protection

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.

Precision Agriculture: DJI Launches Agras T55 and T100, Next-Gen Spraying Drones

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.

Seed Treatment: Non-Thermal Plasma, A Residue-Free Technology to Enhance Crop Vigor

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.

Precision Irrigation: Komet Irrigation Invests in Data to Optimize Agricultural Water Use

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.