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Eight Nordic Institutions Unite to Industrialize Plant Phenotyping

In response to climate change, Nordic countries are accelerating agronomic data initiatives with NordPheno, a project led by the University of Helsinki and funded by NordForsk. Bringing together eight research institutions, it aims to establish a digital plant phenotyping infrastructure that combines AI, IoT, and interdisciplinary training. The goal is to expedite varietal selection and enhance crop resilience while training over 100 researchers in five years, aligning with the European Green Deal.

Pest Management: AI Achieves 88% Accuracy in Predicting Thrips Outbreaks

A Texas A&M study reveals that artificial intelligence can accurately predict thrips outbreaks, enabling farmers to anticipate threats before they impact crops. With machine learning models achieving 88% accuracy, researchers demonstrated that AI can analyze thousands of environmental data points to provide localized forecasts and enhance pest management.

Syngenta Reports 2% Growth and Strengthens Focus on AI and Bioproducts

In the first quarter of 2026, Syngenta Group recorded a 2% increase in sales, reaching $6.4 billion. The company emphasizes innovation, particularly through next-generation trait technologies and AI-based agronomy solutions. Crop Protection sales performed particularly well in China and Europe, driven by strong demand for biological products.

Biosolutions and Seeds: Syngenta Reports 2% Growth in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Syngenta Group reported sales of $6.4 billion, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the previous year. The Crop Protection division achieved sales of $3.5 billion, driven by strong demand for biological products, while the Seeds division experienced significant growth, particularly in Latin America.

Agricultural Robotics: Automated Harvester Uses AI in Greenhouses to Tackle Labor Shortage in Europe

Post-Harvest: AgroFresh Strengthens R&D in Asia to Reduce Fresh Fruit Waste

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has recently opened a research and development center in Yangling, China, an agricultural innovation hub. This center focuses on post-harvest preservation technologies and digital tools to enhance the quality of fresh produce and minimize waste. By targeting key regional crops, including apples and kiwis, AgroFresh aims to provide tailored solutions for the Asia-Pacific markets.

Agri-data: CamoAg Transforms Farmer Targeting with a Commercial Intelligence Platform

CamoAg, led by Corbett Kull, has developed an agricultural intelligence platform that centralizes public data to help sales teams better target farmers. By focusing on improving sales efficiency, CamoAg has achieved profitability and positions itself as a key player in American agritech. The company concentrates on the U.S. market due to the wealth of data available through the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).

Precision Irrigation: Abelio Models Water Needs Based on Climate Scenarios

Precision Agriculture: $668 Million Raised in 2025, Driven by Data Analytics and Robotics

BASF and Nutrien Connect Agriculture to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets

BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announce a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing sustainable agricultural practices for farmers, thereby facilitating their participation in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs. With BASF's digital tools, farmers will be able to document the carbon intensity of their crops and connect to biorefineries, while receiving personalized agronomic support to maximize their yields.

European Regulation and AI: Can EU Regulation Become an Innovation Lever for Agritech?

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.