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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 Septembre 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 Août 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 Août 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 Août 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 Août 2026

Biome Environmental Trust

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“First and foremost, I’m a farmer, because that’s where my understanding of water truly begins.” Meet Sheshagiri Rao PR, joining us from his native village Channakeshavapura, Pavagada (Karnataka). A farmer at heart, he manages a large family farm that also functions as a research station in collaboration with IISc. With decades of work alongside leading ecologists, rainfall scientists, and global institutions — and as the co-founder of Krishi Hrudya, an agritech startup bringing real-time water intelligence to thousands of farmers — his work sits at the powerful intersection of science, soil, and sustainability. In this session, you’ll learn: - how groundwater, aquifers, and rainfall systems actually behave on the ground - why they remain “black boxes,” - and how practical, field-ready solutions can help farmers and cities make smarter water decisions. Register for the session via the QR scanner. 🗓️ 14 January 2026 🕓 4 PM Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Krishi Hrudya Private Limited #BiomeAcademy #BiomeTalk #GroundwaterKnowledge #FarmingSolutions #SustainableSolutions #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #RainfallSystems

13 Janvier 2026 à 05h17

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Trend Setter Insight

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🌿 Cannabis Cultivation Market Snapshot (2026–2035) The global Cannabis Cultivation Market is expanding rapidly, projected to grow from USD 23.39 billion in 2026 to USD 57.60 billion by 2035, driven by legalization momentum, medical adoption, and large-scale industrial hemp production. 🔍 Key Market Highlights 🌍 Industrial hemp dominates ~78% of global biomass production 🏭 16,000+ licensed cultivators operating worldwide 🌱 Indoor cultivation >60% of operations in developed markets 💡 LED lighting adoption >72%, automation in ~70% of facilities 🌎 Regional share: North America (36%), Europe (28%), Asia-Pacific (22%) 🧪 Medical cannabis leads licensed cultivation; recreational output rising steadily 🏭 Key Players in the Cannabis Cultivation Market Canopy Growth Corp. Aurora Cannabis Inc. Tilray Medical Europe APHRIA INC. GW Pharmaceuticals plc HEXO Corp. Village Farms International Inc. Glass House Farms Flower One Los Sueños Farms Mammoth Farms Maricann Solaris Farms Tikun Olam Europe Olam Cannabis Sativa Inc. Ultra Health Copperstate Farms 🏆 Top Companies by Market Share Canopy Growth Corp. – ~5% of global licensed cultivation output Aurora Cannabis – ~2% share, strong in greenhouse & indoor facilities 🚀 Market Outlook Legalization across 32+ countries and hemp approval in 70+ countries Rapid growth in industrial hemp (fiber, CBD, bioplastics) Expansion in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and MEA through regulated programs Rising investment in genetics, vertical farming, and precision cultivation 👉 A high-growth market reshaping agriculture, healthcare, wellness, and industrial materials through regulated and technology-driven cannabis cultivation. Get Free Sample Report at: https://lnkd.in/ddCUqW4d #CannabisCultivation #HempMarket #MedicalCannabis #AgriTech #ControlledEnvironment #MarketInsights #GlobalAgriculture

13 Janvier 2026 à 05h16

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AgriTech Middle East & Africa

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Hello from the AgriTech Middle East & Africa news desk 2026! After a steady start to the year, the past week delivered a strong mix of investment moves, new farming projects, trade updates, and leadership changes across #Africa, the #MiddleEast, and #global agri markets. In this first newsletter of 2026, we track Egypt’s push into blueberries through Cairo 3A Group and food processing with a US$8 million Sokhna project, Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)'s fresh urban farming efforts in Ethiopia, Olam Agri's logistics support for growers in West Africa, and major global developments shaping fruit and agri tech supply chains including Fresh Del Monte naming Mohammed Abbas as President and COO. Here are our #TopPicks:

13 Janvier 2026 à 05h15

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Agriculture Today Group

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Quiz Time !! Connecting Farms to Global Markets 🌍 So According to you Which Technology Links Indian Farmers to Global Sustainable Value Chains? Share your Views on it.... #sustainable #agritech #globalmarkets #agriculture #innovation #futureoffarming #agriquiz

13 Janvier 2026 à 05h11

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Edson DOSSOUVI

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🔬 Culture in vitro : quand la théorie rejoint enfin la maîtrise Récemment, j’ai suivi le cours de culture in vitro. Un moment particulièrement passionnant. Pourquoi ? Parce qu’au-delà de la découverte, j’ai pu renforcer et structurer des compétences déjà acquises lors de mon stage. Cette fois-ci, mon bagage intellectuel est plus solide, plus critique, plus appliqué. 🌱 La culture in vitro, c’est bien plus qu’une technique de laboratoire. C’est une clé majeure de la biotechnologie végétale, consistant à cultiver des cellules, tissus, organes ou plantes entières dans des conditions stériles et parfaitement contrôlées, sur un milieu nutritif synthétique, en dehors de l’organisme d’origine. 🧬 Son fondement scientifique ? La totipotence cellulaire végétale : la capacité d’une seule cellule à régénérer une plante complète. À partir d’un simple explant (méristème, feuille…), tout devient possible grâce à : un milieu nutritif adapté (type Murashige & Skoog), des phytohormones (auxines, cytokinines), des sucres, et un environnement axénique, à température, pH et lumière contrôlés. 🧪 Les grandes étapes du processus 1️⃣ Stérilisation et mise en culture : garantir un environnement sans contaminants. 2️⃣ Multiplication : via callogenèse ou embryogenèse somatique. 3️⃣ Régénération et acclimatation : formation de plantules puis transfert en serre. 🌍 Pourquoi cette technique est stratégique pour l’agriculture ? ✔️ Multiplication rapide et massive de clones identiques ✔️ Production de plantes saines, sans virus ni pathogènes ✔️ Conservation de ressources génétiques rares ✔️ Amélioration variétale et adaptation aux stress biotiques et abiotiques 🇧🇯 Au Bénin, la culture in vitro représente un levier puissant pour : l’amélioration de cultures clés comme l’igname ou la tomate, la réduction des coûts de semences, le soutien à une agriculture durable et innovante, et des échanges internationaux sécurisés sur le plan sanitaire. ✨ La culture in vitro, c’est la preuve que la science végétale façonne déjà l’agriculture de demain. #BiotechnologieVégétale #CultureInVitro #Micropropagation #AgricultureDurable #InnovationScientifique #GénétiqueVégétale #RechercheAgronomique #SciencesDuVivant #FormationScientifique #AgricultureAfricaine #Bénin

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h59

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Oyeniran Michael

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9/ This is why data, digital agriculture, logistics, storage, and smart policy matter. Strong food systems reduce waste, stabilize prices, and protect farmers and consumers. This is where intelligence meets agriculture. #AgriTech #DataDrivenAg

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h44

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Time To Stand Up For Israel🎗️

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Why Israel is called the Silicon Valley of the Middle East Israel has the highest number of startups per capita in the world and is a global leader in cybersecurity, AI, fintech, health tech, and agritech. Despite its small size, it attracts more venture capital per capita than https://t.co/bvXVO4UOWM

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h29

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Ronald van Loon

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108-Armed Cotton Picking #Robot Harvests 120× Faster Than Humans via @ZappyZappy7 #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/d6q8mdXuO4

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h20

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Anne Lochoff

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The role of energy in agrifood systems transformation | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - https://lnkd.in/grG9X72k This “key messages” document sets the foundation for action on the energy and agrifood systems nexus. It aims to set the scene and identify key technologies and opportunities for integrating sustainable energy solutions into agrifood systems. It includes important key messages for decision-makers and issues a clear call to accelerate a just and sustainable transformation, which enhances resilience, reduces emissions, and ensures equitable access to energy and food. FAO #Energy #Agrifood #SustainableEnergy #EnergySolutions #Resilience #FoodSecurity #ClimateFinance #Investment #Technology #Innovation #Food #EnergySmartAgriculture #SDGs #FoodSystems #AgriFoodSystems #FAO #EnergyTech #Energytechnology #RenewableEnergy #Renewables #AgTech #Agriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #BioEnergy #SolarPower #Hydro #SustainableBioEnergy #GeoThermal #Wind #Data #AgriTech #Storage Citation: Colangeli, M., Kojakovic, A., Vaskalis, I., Rincon, L., Testa, L., Muchiri, S., Bragalini, M. & Morese, M. M. 2026. The role of energy in agrifood systems transformation – Opportunities for energy-smart agriculture in the just transition. Key messages. Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper No. 112. Rome, FAO.

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h17

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Vikas Kanungo

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AI4Agri 2026 moves from concept to concrete execution! Over the past week, I have been closely engaged in multiple strategic activities contributing to the design and delivery of AI4Agri 2026. These included participation in the Conference Preparatory Planning Meeting with the leadership of the Government of Maharashtra’s agriculture and digital ecosystem; recording a dedicated podcast episode with the Project Director, POCRA, focused on AI-led agricultural transformation; and the initiation of a World Bank–supported study to develop Maharashtra’s Traceability Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Blueprint, which will be formally released at AI4Agri 2026. Together, these engagements are shaping the policy, institutional, and technology foundations for scaling AI responsibly across India’s agriculture sector, with a clear focus on farmer outcomes, market access, and climate resilience. AI4Agri 2026 is steadily emerging as a national and global reference platform for the future of agriculture and food systems. The registrations for the conference are now open. Participation is by invitation only. Please register your interest for participation at the following website: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gDD9jGZq 📅 22–23 February 2026 📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai AI and AgriTech Innovation Center (AIAIC) , Vikas Rastogi , SHRIKANT ANDGE , Parag Dabhade , Abhishek Singh , The World Bank , M S Swaminathan Research Foundation , FAO , Asian Development Bank (ADB) , UNDP , International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h17

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World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference

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China’s food security is at a #turningpoint — and the question is no longer “how much,” but “how good.” China has achieved historic gains in feeding its population, yet the next chapter of its food security story is just beginning. In our latest #WAFIDialogue, Professor KE Bingsheng—former President of China Agricultural University and a leading voice in national agricultural policy—maps out the pressing challenges and a clear pathway forward as China shifts from securing “enough food” to ensuring “better food.” He highlights four essential shifts needed to transform the system: 🔸 Modernize production models – scale up mechanization, facility-based horticulture, and efficient livestock systems. 🔸 Accelerate tech adoption – from perennial rice to “Science and Technology Backyards” that bring innovation to the field. 🔸 Enable local governance – policies that empower regions to build on their strengths, like Yan’an’s apple industry. 🔸 Engage globally with strategy – using trade not only for supply but as a tool for resilience and leverage. This isn’t just about China—it’s about how a major economy redesigns its food system in the face of global resource, climate, and market pressures. At WAFI, we believe in sharing expert insight that moves the conversation from policy to practice. This dialogue is part of that commitment—to foster understanding, collaboration, and actionable pathways for agrifood transformation. Read the full dialogue here: https://lnkd.in/gtZg-kK4 #WAFI #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #China #AgriTech #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #FoodSystems #ThoughtLeadership

13 Janvier 2026 à 04h16

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prashant pundkare

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Mechanized farming is increasing demand for durable, high-performance agri tires. #AgriculturalTires #FarmEquipment #AgriTech https://t.co/6CXKECEiBQ

13 Janvier 2026 à 03h02

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Applied Innovations & Research for Society's Transformation (AI-REST)

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As abiotic and biotic stresses become more complex due to climate change, agriculture is increasingly looking to nature for solutions. Biological systems have evolved remarkable ways to adapt, survive, and thrive, and there is much we can learn from them. At AI-REST, we see agricultural biologicals; biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biopesticides, as central to the future of food production. These tools can: 🔹 Improve crop productivity 🔹 Restore and strengthen soil health 🔹 Enhance resilience to environmental stress 🔹 Reduce reliance on chemical inputs These outcomes are not trends or buzzwords. They are supported by peer-reviewed research and growing evidence from field applications. Let’s cultivate a future where innovation works with nature, not against it. 🌾 #SustainableAgriculture #AgriTech #Biologicals #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #AIREST #NatureBasedSolutions

13 Janvier 2026 à 02h08

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Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University

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🎯 "FAB2026" is almost here... 💜 Check out the complete schedule featuring plenary sessions on food innovation, sustainability, and agritech. #FAB2026 #InternationalConference #ChiangMai #Thailand #Food #FoodScience #Innovation #AgroCMU

13 Janvier 2026 à 01h56

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KENNEDY KITOKO MUYUNGA

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Field-tested IoT for Smart Agriculture — Terra Ecosystem Perspective Smart agriculture is no longer theoretical. It is being deployed, tested, and validated in real fields. At an experimental farm in Hong Kong, a complete sensor-to-cloud IoT architecture was deployed to monitor key agricultural parameters in real time, demonstrating how modern farming systems are built today. 🔹 Multi-source environmental sensing (soil parameters, temperature, moisture, light, ammonia) 🔹 Robust field data acquisition • RAK2560 Sensor Hub • Support for 3rd-party agricultural sensors 🔹 Long-range, low-power connectivity • RAK7268 LoRaWAN® Gateway 🔹 Real-time visualization and data access • Datacake dashboard & analytics This architecture reflects the same foundation used by the Terra ecosystem: from field sensors, to wireless infrastructure, to data platforms, enabling higher-level intelligence such as soil modeling, digital agronomic laboratories, and AI-driven decision systems. Smart farming is not about a single sensor. It is about building scalable, reliable, and data-driven agricultural systems—one field, one node, one ecosystem at a time. RAKwireless Store RAKwireless Store #SmartAgriculture #TerraEcosystem #LoRaWAN #IoTInAction #PrecisionFarming #AgriTech #GreenTech #DigitalAgriculture #RAKwireless #SoilIntelligence

13 Janvier 2026 à 01h47

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Lynn Sosnoskie

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Wondering where you can go and see some ag robots in action in the US this year? Here are some opportunities that I know of. What have I missed? Let me know so I can share far and wide. Knock on wood that we will have some novel tools and technology on the Cornell AgriTech campus this summer. We are in discussions to conduct some research trials...we will be sure to make opportunities for growers to come and see the equipment.

13 Janvier 2026 à 01h45

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