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  • Patrick Muriithilinkedin
    Nvidia just bought Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Here's why smallholder farmers should care. The AI quietly transforming African agriculture, crop disease detection from a phone photo, yield prediction from satellite imagery, credit scoring for farmers with no bank statements, mostly runs on open-source models. Models a small team can download, fine-tune on local crops and local data, and deploy without a Silicon Valley budget. Hugging Face was the front door to all of that. Now the world's biggest chipmaker owns it. Maybe nothing changes. Nvidia profits when more people build. But agriculture in emerging markets has learned this lesson before with seeds and fertilizer: when the inputs get consolidated, the smallest players pay the price. For those of us building AI for smallholder finance, the takeaway is clear: Fine-tune and own your models. A crop-yield model trained on Ethiopian teff or Kenyan maize is an asset no acquisition can take from you. The real moat was never the base model, it's the local data and the trust of the farmers behind it. The next decade of agricultural AI in Africa shouldn't depend on decisions made in a boardroom in Santa Clara. #AgriTech #AI #FinancialInclusion #Smallholders #Africa #AgriFinance
    4 September 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    [GRAPHIQUE 1] L’été 2026 est, de loin, le + chaud jamais observé en France, devançant 2003 de 0,8°C. Seulement 5 jours sous les normales, contre 86 au-dessus. Il laisse derrière lui une agriculture en lambeaux et des écosystèmes à l’agonie. Le froid durable sous les normes n'existe clairement plus depuis 5 ans en France. Avec +3.8°C en juin, +3.7°C en juillet et +3.3°C en août, jamais la France n'avait enchainé de telles anomalies. Et la chaleur fera son reto ur dès le début du mois de septembre, de façon durable, notamment dans le sud de la France… L’été météorologique s’achève, mais nous sommes loin d’être tirés d’affaire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIQUE 2, CARTE 3 et CARTE 4] En termes d’intensité, la sécheresse de 2026 (courbe noir du graphique) est clairement la plus intense jamais observée en France à l’échelle nationale. À l’échelle régionale, le constat est tout aussi exceptionnel : du Poitou jusqu’à l’Alsace, une vaste partie du pays connaît la sécheresse la plus intense jamais enregistrée (rouge sur la carte). Le retour des pluies ces dix derniers jours a permis de limiter un peu la casse. Mais le répit pourrait être de courte durée : avec le retour de la chaleur début septembre, la sécheresse pourrait de nouveau atteindre des niveaux records pour cette période de l’année (sous 2022 et 1976). En terme de sévérité (intensité * durée), on ne peut pas encore se prononcer, la sécheresse 2026 étant encore loin d'être terminée.
    31 August 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    Je pense que l’on peut désormais affirmer que la France traverse la plus grandes catastrophe agricole nationale depuis 1945. Sans aide publique, 30 000 à 35 000 exploitations pourraient se retrouver en situation de faillite, soit près de 10 % des exploitations agricoles françaises. C’est monstrueux. Le constat devient donc difficile à éviter : notre modèle agricole n’est pas suffisamment préparé au changement climatique qui arrive. C’est aussi le résultat d’un échec politique collectif : les gouvernements successifs n’ont pas suffisamment pris la mesure de l’ampleur des bouleversements que le changement climatique impose déjà, et imposera demain, à notre agriculture. Voici 3 propositions nationales pour adapter notre agriculture au changement climatique.
    29 August 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    La fin de la sécheresse (météorologique) a été marquée par le début de la saison des orages méditerranéens offrant un spectacle grandiose durant l'intégralité de la nuit passée. Quelques centaines de photos entre l'Hortus (ici à droite) et le Pic Saint Loup (ici sortant du nuage à gauche), dont de nombreux coups de foudre ramifiés ! Il va me falloir des semaines pour tout traiter !
    20 August 2026
  • Dr. Serge Zaka (Dr. Zarge)x
    Après 70 jours à la suite au-dessus des normes, des milliers de records battus, 5 canicules, 3 vagues de chaleur, demain, c'est enfin fini. Cette fin août se finira avec des températures normales pour la saison. Si la pluie (ENFIN!) fait sont retour sur les côtes de la Manche et https://t.co/57sdYoy1Tn
    18 August 2026

Paul @ Deploy Design

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A project management tool aimed for agritech https://t.co/VomlObPdwm

27 July 2026 à 15h55

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Plant Products

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🪱 Parasitic nematodes are strong predators who target multiple greenhouse pests including thrips, caterpillars, beetles, leaf miners, slug, and shore flies. They work by entering their targets, eliminating them with symbiotic bacteria, and to eliminate further soil-dwelling pests. ➡️ Nematodes act fast and work well with other biocontrol agents and beneficials, all while enriching soil nutrients. Talk to a representative about adding nematodes to your program. 🪱 Les nématodes parasites sont de redoutables prédateurs qui ciblent de nombreux ravageurs des serres, notamment les thrips, les chenilles, les coléoptères, les mineuses, les limaces et les mouches des rivages. Leur action consiste à pénétrer dans leurs cibles, à les éliminer grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques et à éradiquer d'autres ravageurs du sol. ➡️ Les nématodes agissent rapidement et sont efficaces en association avec d'autres agents de lutte biologique et auxiliaires, tout en enrichissant le sol en nutriments. Contactez un représentant pour intégrer les nématodes à votre programme. #nematodes #beneficials #IPM #soil

27 July 2026 à 15h28

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CJ's Mushroom Farm

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Most commercial mushroom farms spend 25-45 days composting substrate before a single spore is planted. At CJ's Mushroom Farm, we've brought that down to 12-15 days — without cutting a single corner on quality. The method: a no-turning shifting process across a compact composting area, paired with high-speed blowers on timed controls and an in-house nutrient formula. It's the same regulatory/QA mindset I carried through 6+ years in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs — get the input right, and the output takes care of itself. The bigger picture is a closed loop: → Wheat straw (an agricultural byproduct) becomes our growing substrate → That substrate grows chemical-free, UV Vitamin D-enriched button mushrooms → The spent compost is sterilized above 75°C — killing pathogens and weed seeds — and repurposed as organic manure, especially well-suited for exotic vegetables and fruits Nothing goes to waste. Two products come out of one clean process. CJ's Mushroom Farm is India's first UV-exposed, Vitamin D-enriched button mushroom farm, based in Marasandra Village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka. Bulk pre-booking opens August 31, 2026, with deliveries starting September 2026 across Bengaluru, Malur, Kolar, Hoskote, Anekal, Hosur, and Krishnagiri. Checkout our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gDMZv8vh Visit our website for more information https://www.cjsmushroom.in #MushroomFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FoodInnovation #CircularEconomy #AgriTech #Karnataka #VitaminD #QualityByDesign

27 July 2026 à 15h26

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VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International

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🇫🇷🤝🇧🇷 France – Brésil : poursuivons la dynamique de coopération avec EMBRAPA ! Après le succès de notre premier workshop organisé en avril, nous lançons le 2ᵉ workshop France–EMBRAPA, une nouvelle étape pour renforcer les collaborations en matière de recherche, d'innovation et de développement agricole. 📝 SAVE THE DATE : mercredi 16 septembre de 15h à 17h (France), en visio et en anglais. 🎯 Cette rencontre sera l'occasion de : ✅ partager votre retour d'expérience sur le premier workshop ; ✅exprimer vos attentes vis-à-vis du marché brésilien et de l'accompagnement d'EMBRAPA ; ✅ identifier de nouvelles opportunités de coopération scientifique, technique et économique. Cette édition mettra également en lumière les expertises françaises. 🔹 Trois entreprises auront l'opportunité de présenter leurs innovations et leurs savoir-faire devant les équipes d'EMBRAPA et les partenaires brésiliens. Nous recherchons notamment des expertises autour de : 🌱 Agriculture #numérique & #bioéconomie 🌿 #Biointrants & #environnement 💧 #Adaptation au #changementclimatique & gestion de l'#eau 🌾 Territoires spécifiques (Cerrado, régions semi-arides…) 🌱 #Filièresagricoles, notamment le soja. Vous souhaitez développer des partenariats avec l'écosystème brésilien et valoriser votre expertise ? 📩 Transmettez votre manifestation d'intérêt au Service international de VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International et rejoignez cette nouvelle étape de la coopération France–Brésil. #Innovation #Agriculture #AgTech #Recherche #International #France #Brésil #EMBRAPA #Bioéconomie #Partenariat #Agritech #végétal #coopération #diplomatiedelinnovationdubrésil #diplomaciadainovação #cooperação #projetosbilaterais #colaboração #cluster #polesdecompetitivité Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes André J. Claudia DE OLIVEIRA RAMOS Elcio Perpetuo Guimaraes Brasil Business Club - France Ambassade de France au Brésil Pierre-Adrien Romon Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Bretagne Commerce International CIC Ouest CCI Pays de la Loire Jean-Francois G. DEV'UP Centre-Val de Loire Région Pays de la Loire Région Bretagne INRAE @Ambassade du Brésil à Paris CENTRE R&D de VEGEPOLYS VALLEY Brasil Business Club - France Confederação Nacional da Agricultura Aldev - Angers Loire Développement CFBBA

27 July 2026 à 15h25

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Agritech Founders Diary

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If you're building an agritech startup, investing, or passionate about Africa's food systems, this conversation will save you years of avoidable mistakes. 📈 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: ♦️ Spotify: https://t.co/xPQNaRb2Mw? ♦️ Afripods: https://t.co/1oTgHyxgUA

27 July 2026 à 15h22

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Agritech Founders Diary

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Episode 50 is Here!!! 🎙️🌾 3 years ago, Agritech Founders Diary started with a simple goal: honest conversations about building agriculture businesses across Africa. 50 episodes later, we're celebrating the builders solving agriculture's toughest problems! 🧵👇 https://t.co/5fPjoQuLf1

27 July 2026 à 15h21

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Agritech Digest

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If you're building an agritech startup, investing, or passionate about Africa's food systems, this conversation will save you years of avoidable mistakes. 📈 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: ♦️ Spotify: https://t.co/AybR6cnDxa? ♦️ Afripods: https://t.co/pbHHLiN9yW

27 July 2026 à 15h19

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Agritech Digest

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Listen as Kenneth Obayuwana reflects on the journey to Ep 50 and why this podcast exists. This milestone isn't just a celebration—it's a reflection on the real lessons we've gathered about what it takes to build, survive, and scale in African agritech. 🌍💡

27 July 2026 à 15h18

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Agritech Digest

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Episode 50 is Here!!! 🎙️🌾 3 years ago, Agritech Founders Diary started with a simple goal: honest conversations about building agriculture businesses across Africa. 50 episodes later, we're celebrating the builders solving agriculture's toughest problems! 🧵👇 https://t.co/a0iVf6HIPm

27 July 2026 à 15h18

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Keisha Greens Pvt. Ltd.

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Greenhouse automation is designed for growers and agripreneurs who want: → Higher profitability. → Predictable yields. → Premium-quality produce. → Efficient resource utilization. → Greater operational control. → Reduced day-to-day monitoring. → Scalable farming operations. A well-designed automation system can help you: → Automate irrigation with precise water application. → Deliver nutrients accurately through fertigation. → Maintain optimal temperature and humidity. → Control ventilation, cooling and environmental conditions. → Monitor key parameters in real time. → Improve water and fertilizer use efficiency. → Create stable growing conditions that support consistent crop performance. Every controlled parameter contributes to healthier plants, better productivity and stronger project economics over the long term. From greenhouse design and automation to irrigation, fertigation and complete project execution, Keisha Greens delivers integrated solutions built for commercial farming success. Keisha Greens is India's go-to Hi-Tech Greenhouse Farming Partner. Let's build your smart greenhouse farm together. #Greenhouse #GreenhouseFarming #ProtectedCultivation #SmartFarming #AgriTech #PrecisionAgriculture #Hydroponics #CommercialFarming #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #KeishaGreens

27 July 2026 à 14h30

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Salman Akbar

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Technology hasn't given agriculture a single new question. It's only made the old ones answerable earlier. When do I sow? When do I water? When do I feed? When do I protect? When do I harvest? Ten thousand years, and the list hasn't changed. Every one of them is a timing question. And for most of history they were answered the same way — by walking the field, reading the leaf, checking the soil with a hand, and trusting memory built over decades. That method works. It still works. But it works one field at a time, at the speed of one person walking. What technology changed isn't the questions. It's how early we can answer them. Satellite imagery, vegetation indices, soil and weather data, machine learning — none of it invents a new question. It just moves the answer forward. And in farming, being right in April is worth very little if the decision was due in November. That's the whole promise of precision agriculture, stripped of the jargon. Not smarter farmers — farmers who know sooner. 🌱 I'm early in this field and learning from people who've been in it far longer. If you could answer just one of those five questions two weeks earlier, which one would change the most on your farm? #PrecisionAgriculture #AgriTech #Agriculture #SmartFarming #SustainableAgriculture

27 July 2026 à 14h27

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JUAN FRANCISCO DELGADO MORALES

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𝗖𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗹 á𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗼𝗹ó𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝘆 𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁á 𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼. La prensa ya se hace eco de una noticia que supone un importante impulso para el ecosistema de la innovación agroalimentaria española. 𝗦.𝗠. 𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗼ñ𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗔𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, un respaldo institucional que sitúa este encuentro entre las grandes citas nacionales dedicadas a la Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al sector agroalimentario. La información, publicada por El Día de Córdoba, confirma la dimensión que está adquiriendo un proyecto llamado a convertirse en un referente internacional. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efeCYr5y 𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝘂𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘂𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼. 𝗘𝘀 𝘂𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿á 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼, 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝘆 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱. SembrAI 2026 reunirá a investigadores, universidades, empresas tecnológicas, startups, administraciones públicas y expertos internacionales para debatir y mostrar cómo la IA está transformando la producción, la gestión de recursos, la seguridad alimentaria y la competitividad del sector. 𝗤𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗮 𝗵𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝘂𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿é𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. Córdoba se consolida así como un punto de encuentro donde convergen innovación, conocimiento y tecnología para impulsar uno de los sectores estratégicos de nuestro país. Mi enhorabuena a todas las instituciones, empresas y profesionales que están haciendo posible este proyecto. 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼. 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶é𝗻 𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹. #SembrAI2026 #InteligenciaArtificial #AgriTech #Innovación #TransformaciónDigital #Agroalimentación #Córdoba #UniversidadDeCórdoba #IA #FoodTech #Tecnología #España Fundación Europea para la Innovación INTEC SmartAgrifood Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación Secretaría de Estado de Digitalización e Inteligencia Artificial Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca, Agua y Desarrollo Rural de la Junta de Andalucía Agencia Digital de Andalucía EDIH MADRID REGION 2.0

27 July 2026 à 14h27

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Jothi Ram K

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🚀 24 Hours. One Team. One Mission. 🌱🤖 Excited to share that our team Code Crafters successfully participated in the RUSH 24-Hour Hackathon at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. Together, we spent 24 hours brainstorming, designing, coding, integrating hardware, and testing our solution to address real-world agricultural challenges. 🌿 Project: AI-Based Smart Pesticide Rover Our project combines Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Robotics to make farming smarter and more efficient. ✨ Key Features: 🤖 AI-powered plant disease detection 📷 ESP32-CAM for live video streaming and image capture 🌱 Automatic pesticide/fertilizer spraying 🚜 Autonomous smart rover for precision agriculture 📊 Real-time disease prediction with prevention recommendations 📱 Remote monitoring and control This hackathon was more than just building a prototype—it was an incredible journey of teamwork, innovation, problem-solving, and learning under pressure. Every challenge we faced made us stronger as a team. A heartfelt thanks to Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology for organizing such an inspiring event and giving us the opportunity to showcase our ideas. 👏 Team Code Crafters: Joshua azar KISHO VARMA K Chellamuthu Kumar Proud of what we accomplished together, and excited for the innovations yet to come! 🚀🌾 #RUSH24Hour #Sathyabama #Hackathon #AI #IoT #Robotics #Agritech #SmartFarming #ESP32 #ComputerVision #Innovation #Engineering #Teamwork #CodeCrafters #PlantDiseaseDetection #PrecisionAgriculture #NSCET

27 July 2026 à 14h26

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The Flyingfarmer

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Africa doesn't need to choose between traditional farming and technology. We need to combine farmers' experience with science, data, and innovation to build resilient food systems. I had the privilege of discussing this and more with AgroCentric sharing my journey, the work https://t.co/mxj4ZUJ8RW

27 July 2026 à 14h20

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Prathamesh Shinde

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Built from scratch Key wins: 91% top-3 retrieval accuracy Now extending to image queries for multimodal retrieval. link:https://t.co/9UeudGeTkA Would love feedback & suggestions looking for Internships #AI #RAG #AgriTech #OpenSource #LLM #Farmers #MultimodalAI https://t.co/FWpQZdJKJs

27 July 2026 à 14h15

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Bioenterprise Canada

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When research, technology, and industry come together, agricultural innovation moves forward more effectively. We’re pleased to announce a new partnership between Bioenterprise Canada and Agriculture UWindsor - connecting research expertise, technology development, and industry https://t.co/i6HUgATvsl

27 July 2026 à 14h02

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