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FATE - Food & Agri Tech Europe

𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌍 | 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 🎤 Last thursday, our collaborating member FOOD+i - Cluster Alimentario del Valle del Ebro hosted a new edition of Transfoodmation’25, a powerful gathering at the Museo Würth (La Rioja) focused on sustainable value chains and business strategies for change 🌱 Several FATE members were on stage showcasing how entrepreneurship and applied innovation are shaping a more sustainable agrifood sector: 🚀 URAPHEX, MOA foodtech, Bio2Coat Natural Preservation Technology Presented scalable solutions in biotech, packaging and efficiency — demonstrating how technology can accelerate real, measurable impact. 💧 ODS Protein Shared a tangible case of transformation, showing how sustainability drives competitiveness and operational excellence. 🛒 Food Republik (Malwine Steinbock) Closed the session with a key question: Is the consumer truly betting on sustainability? 👉 Her talk explored the consumer’s dilemma, market data, behavioural insights and the communication strategies needed to turn sustainable intention into real demand. Events like this reflect the momentum our ecosystem is experiencing: Companies collaborating, sharing knowledge, and turning sustainability into a strategic lever 🔄 for innovation, competitiveness and long-term value. At FATE, we are proud to see our members leading this transition — from science and technology to market-ready solutions that move the sector forward 🌍✨. #FATEeurope #FoodTech #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #EcosystemPresence #Transfoodmation #Collaboration #CircularEconomy #FutureOfFood

MV Procu GmbH

When Agriculture Learns to Work With Nature, Not Against It In China’s Anhui province, a simple but powerful innovation is reshaping sustainable farming: rice–fish co-cultivation. Instead of choosing between crops or aquaculture, farmers combine both in a single ecosystem and the results are remarkable: 🌾 Rice provides shade and habitat 🐟 Fish eat pests, loosen soil, and oxygenate the water ♻️ Fish waste naturally fertilizes the rice 💧 Less need for pesticides, fertilizer, and irrigation It’s a reminder that the smartest innovations often come from observing how nature already solves problems. In a world chasing high-tech agriculture, this low-tech, high-wisdom approach shows that sustainability doesn’t always require new machines - sometimes, it just requires better partnerships with the ecosystems we rely on. The question is: Where else could we design systems that work with nature instead of battling it? Source 🙏 @SpoxCHN_MaoNing

Elena Soloveva

AgriTech Dashboard Concept — Clean & Airy Glass UI for Smarter Farming Decisions Here’s a new concept I’ve been working on — an agritech dashboard that helps farmers and agricultural teams optimize their season planning through clean analytics, weather insights, and real-time field data. My goal was to create an interface that feels: ✦ Airy, structured and calm ✦ Easy to read at a glance ✦ Data-driven without overwhelming the user ✦ Organic, yet modern, thanks to soft gradients and glassmorphism elements The dashboard includes: 🌱 Field weather 🌱 Monthly calendar 🌱 NDVI & soil moisture chart 🌱 Crop yield forecast 🌱 Status-based field overview 🌱 Upcoming tasks & season progress This approach helps simplify complex agri-data and makes it more intuitive for farmers, field managers, and agri-tech companies. Would love to hear your thoughts! #UIDesign #DashboardDesign #AgriTech #ProductDesign #UXUI #DesignThinking #SaaSDesign #WebAppDesign #DataVisualization #InterfaceDesign

Amr Bediewy

A Strategic Visit by a Global Seed Leader to Drive International Market Expansion and Reinforce Egypt's Leadership in High-Tech Agriculture As part of the Future of Egypt Authority's vision to build a world-class, export-driven agricultural ecosystem, the El-Lahun High-Tech Greenhouse Sector welcomed a high-level delegation from Rijk Zwaan, one of the world's leading companies in premium vegetable seed innovation. This strategic visit reflects Egypt's growing position as an attractive hub for global agricultural technology providers, supported by advanced infrastructure, Al-enabled greenhouse systems, and a governance model that ensures consistent, high-quality production fully aligned with European standards and free from chemical residues. The delegation witnessed the transformation of El-Lahun into a fully regulated, data-driven smart agriculture system, designed to maximize productivity, enhance crop quality, and enable Egypt to penetrate international markets with high-value, export-grade produce. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation across export development, supply-chain strengthening, and modern production technologies-reinforcing the Future of Egypt Authority's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and positioning Egypt as a regional leader in high-tech, sustainable agriculture. #FutureOfEgypt #SustainableDevelopment #SmartAgriculture #EgyptAgriculture #HighTechFarming #AgriTech Rijk Zwaan Egypt

All Insect

“Research has shown that BSFL are capable of: Breaking down household, agricultural, industrial, and even human waste. Reducing waste volume by up to 85%. Producing about 800 grams of larvae from every 4 kilograms of waste. Generating valuable by-products such as protein, fat, chitin, and organic fertilizer (frass). This method not only reduces waste and methane emissions, but also creates a circular economy in which waste is transformed into valuable resources.” 🌐 https://allinsect.com/ ---------------------- #BSFL #BlackSoldierFly #InsectProtein #BiowasteTreatment #WasteManagement #OrganicWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BioConversion #WasteToValue #AgriTech #GreenInnovation #EnvironmentalImpact #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming #FrassFertilizer #ProteinAlternatives #AllInsect

VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET)

Congratulations to Team ECE! 🎉 We are delighted to announce the approval of the project “Development of an Image-based Disease Detection Leveraging AI/ML Techniques and Computer Vision for Crops” under the TIH–IT CHANAKYA Fellowship Program 2025 by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. This one-year fellowship, with a total project worth ₹2.4 Lakhs, has been awarded to a brilliant team from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET), led by: Mentor: Dr Srinivas Talasila, Asst. Professor, Dept. of ECE Student Researchers: D Manish, III Year (23071A0414) & Sai Chethanan Vasireddy, III Year (23071A04T2) The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for each student for a duration of one year. The selected project aims to leverage AI/ML and computer vision to develop an innovative solution for early crop disease detection, contributing to smarter and more resilient agricultural practices. A proud moment for the department and the institute! Wishing the team continued success and impactful outcomes ahead. #VNRVJIET #ECE #ResearchInnovation #AI #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #Agritech #ChanakyaFellowship #IITBombay #ProudMoment

Angus Muzvidziwa

North Africa's Agri-Food Pivot: Geo-Economic Shifts and the New Supply Chain Calculus The North African agribusiness map is quietly being redrawn. Strategic agri-tech partnerships, connecting Egypt, Morocco, Israel, and the UAE, are crafting new trade webs that intentionally bypass old European channels. As an executive, don’t ask if, ask how these pivots will affect your supply chain resilience and cost base. Over-reliance on traditional import corridors is now a silent but growing strategic risk. Strategic Moves Reshaping the Region Market Access & Tariff Arbitrage: Israeli firms like Netafim and Mehadrin are planting roots in Morocco, exporting goods to the EU with “Made in Morocco” labels, sidestepping boycott pressures and capturing tax-free profits. Resource Leverage & Cost Advantages: New avocado farms (e.g., Mehadrin’s $8M investment) operate at a fraction of the water and labor costs seen in Israel or Europe, shifting the margin equation fundamentally. Strategic Sourcing & Political Alignment: The UAE leverages Israeli agritech for date palm cultivation and water technology partnerships with Egypt, enhancing resilience while building political and food security bonds. North Africa & Partner Agri-Food Export Value and Unit Cost Advantage (2025) Intelligence Takeaway This agri-food realignment isn’t just about farming, it’s a geo-economic strategy. Nations and companies are actively de-risking from boycott exposure and volatile global markets, crystallizing financial gains through lower production costs, secure export channels, and embedded political capital. Prescriptive Analytics for Decision-Makers Diversify Sourcing: Single-corridor dependence is a risk. North African hubs must now be mapped into multi-nodal procurement strategies. Upgrade Supply Chain Optics: Predictive analytics and traceability (think AI and blockchain) are no longer “nice to haves”, they’re core requirements to compete in a fragmented market. Monitor Water Politics: Overlooking the resource risk in water-intensive production especially in Morocco, is a threat to both margins and business continuity. The greatest agri-food flows are often hidden in new political alignments and quietly forged supply chain deals. The leading players aren’t waiting, they’re already repositioning their assets. #NorthAfricaAgribusiness #GeopoliticalRisk #FoodSecurity #SupplyChainResilience #AgriTech #StrategicIntelligence #TradeRealignment #Egypt #Morocco #UAE

Chris Sinvula

I’m excited to share that Savanna X AgriTech will be part of the Namibia Startup & Investor Forum delegation heading to Cape Town for the AfricArena Grand Summit 2025 this December. This opportunity means a lot, not just for our startup, but for the vision we carry: to build an agriculture and tech ecosystem that empowers African communities, farmers and innovators through real solutions and real impact. Being part of this journey, alongside some of the brightest minds and most driven founders on the continent and in Namibia, is a reminder that Namibia has a strong place in Africa’s innovation story. And we’re just getting started. Looking forward to connecting, learning and building partnerships that move our mission forward. 💼🌱 #AfricArena2025 #Agritech #NamibiaInnovation #StartupAfrica #Leadership #SavannaXAgriTech #AfricaTech #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfAgriculture #InnovationEcosystem #PatriciaAI

Hamish Munro

Thanks Justin Crosby as a fifth generation farmer and knowing the work and hurdles that farmers face and deal with every day. This paper sets out the many steps that daily activities result in high productivity and world leading minimal waste systems. It’s time to move from ‘Modeled to Measured’ focusing to support farmers daily activities and truely recognise the genetics, water use efficacy, technology adoption, time management and climate resilience challenges that are overcome to produce the cleanest, greenest and sustainable produce. Treat farmers like an average and the real story can’t be told.

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SeyedAli Hosseini

کنیا اعلام کرده تا سال ۲۰۳۰ حدود ۶ میلیون شغل سبز می‌خواد ایجاد کنه اونم با حوزه کشاورزی تکنولوژی کنیا یک برنامه بزرگ به اسم JobsConnect Compact راه انداخته تا کشاورزی رو دیجیتال و داده‌محور کنه و اهدافش هم از این طرح: 🔹 ۶ میلیون شغل سبز تا سال ۲۰۳۰ 🔹 ایجاد یک مرکز ملی داده‌های کشاورزی (KADIC) 🔹 اتصال کشاورزان، بازار، دانشگاه‌ها و استارتاپ‌ها روی یک پلتفرم یکپارچه 🔹 کاهش واردات مواد غذایی تا ۳ میلیارد دلار 🔹 افزایش صادرات تا ۵ میلیارد دلار چیزی که برای من خیلی جالب بود اینه که این کشور فهمیده آینده‌ی کشاورزی فقط با تراکتور بیشتر ساخته نمی‌شه، با داده، نرم‌افزار و شبکه‌سازی ساخته می‌شه. قرار هست یک مرکز داده درست کنند و خدماتی مثل نقشه خاک، هشدارهای اقلیمی، مدیریت نهاده‌ها، آموزش دیجیتال و دسترسی به وام ارزان ارائه بدن، در واقع دارند اکوسیستم کشاورزی‌شان را “قابل رشد” می‌کنند. ما توی ایران هم ظرفیت‌های زیادی داریم، از نیروی متخصص گرفته تا کشاورزی متنوع و اقلیم‌های بی‌نظیر. ولی هنوز سیستم‌های مشاوره، فروش نهاده، مدیریت مزرعه و آموزش یکپارچه نشدند. و هنوز نقش “استارتاپ‌های کشاورزی” آنقدر که باید دیده نمی‌شه. به نظرم حرکت کنیا یک پیام واضح دارد: کشوری که کشاورزی‌اش را دیجیتال کنه، هم اشتغال می‌سازه، هم ارزآوری. و این دقیقاً همان نقطه‌ای است که آینده‌یAgritech ایران هم می‌تونه از آن شروع بشه. https://lnkd.in/djwasUvT

Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The New Zealand AI & Data delegation’s European programme advanced with a significant and insightful series of engagements in Paris. The delegation had the privilege of engaging with some of France’s leading AI institutions and researchers, exploring collaboration opportunities across fundamental research, medical AI, environmental science, and agritech. Highlights from the Paris programme included: PR[AI]RIE-PSAI: Presentation and discussion with Prof. Jean Ponce on the Institute’s multidisciplinary AI research ecosystem, integrating foundational AI with applications in health, environmental science, multi-agent systems, ethics, and more. The session concluded with a guided tour of the robotics lab. CNRS: An insightful briefing from Jalal Fadili on France’s national AI strategy, highlighting CNRS’s strong commitment to fundamental research, talent development, advanced infrastructure and supercomputing, and deep interdisciplinary collaboration. PostGenAI@Paris Sorbonne Université: Presentations on AI cluster strategy, next-generation AI initiatives, AI-driven medical research, and cutting-edge work applying AI to MRI for brain disease detection. École Polytechnique, Saclay: Our host, Prof. Jesse Read, and delegate Te Taka Keegan jointly opened the session, focusing on strengthening Europe–NZ cooperation in AI for agritech and environmental science. Delegation lead Stephen MacDonell outlined New Zealand’s AI research landscape and its strategic synergies with Horizon Europe, while Yun Sing Koh shared advances in streaming machine learning for real-time environmental and agricultural analytics. The meeting concluded with a collaborative discussions exploring shared research themes, PhD exchange opportunities, and potential pathways for Horizon Europe projects. Télécom Paris: In a parallel session at Saclay, a portion of the delegation attended discussions focused on AI applications in healthcare. The session provided opportunities to explore collaborative research in medical AI, exchange ideas on emerging technologies, and identify potential partnerships. A huge thank you to our Paris hosts for their generous exchange of ideas and genuine enthusiasm for collaboration, which provided the delegation with valuable insights, inspiration, and concrete opportunities to strengthen international research partnerships. Next stops: Brussels and Munich — as we continue building strong international partnerships in AI and data science. MBIE Science and Innovation Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Science and Engineering, Victoria University of Wellington Jeffrey Hsiao Yu Shyang Tan Katerina Taskova Jörg Wicker Samaneh (Sam) Madanian Michael Daubs, PhD Chris V. Jongmin Cho, Susanne Schmidt

Krishna Valley Agrotech, Pune

Krishna Valley Agrotech is honored and humbled to be invited by the Government of Spain as part of their Agri Trade Promotion Program, with our Director, Mr. Sameer Chotai & Mrs Shruti Lunkad representing India on this global platform. During the visit, we had the privilege of walking through farms, interacting with progressive growers, and engaging in meaningful discussions about soil health, sustainability, and the future of agriculture. What began as a simple visit has evolved into valuable relationships and promising new opportunities. We are pleased to share that Krishna Valley Agrotech is now building new partnerships in Spain. This milestone goes beyond business expansion—it reinforces our mission of empowering global agriculture with cleaner, safer, and more effective crop solutions. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has supported this journey. We look forward to the road ahead—supporting farmers, nurturing soil health, and contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future worldwide. #KrishnaValleyAgrotech #KVAT #AgricultureInnovation #GlobalAgriculture #SustainableFarming #AgriTrade #Spain #Agritech #SoilHealth #CleanAgriculture #BotanicalSolutions #CropCare #InternationalCollaboration #FutureOfFarming #AgriBusiness #SustainableSolutions #FarmersFirst #AgriGrowth #IndianAgriculture #Exports #AgriPartnerships #AgriLeadership #AgriExpansion #AgricultureDevelopment

Gaurav Jain

Another tough day for Indian Agritech. BharatAgri shutting down is a reminder of a harsh reality we don’t talk about enough in our ecosystem. Raising capital at high valuations is one thing — but justifying those valuations through consistent, scalable revenue in agritech is a completely different battle. Unit economics are tough, customer acquisition is expensive, and farmers’ willingness to pay is still evolving. In such conditions, capital alone can’t guarantee survival. This shutdown isn’t a failure — it’s a signal. A signal that the sector needs more patient capital, realistic valuations, and business models truly aligned with farmer economics. To all founders building in agritech: Stay grounded, stay frugal, and build for long-term value, not short-term valuation. The mission is too important to give up on.

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Accent International

🌱💧Grow More. Waste Less. Drip Smarter! 💧🌱 Why let your water run wild when it can work smart? Our Drip Irrigation System delivers water drop-by-drop right where your crops need it — saving water, time, and money while boosting yield. 🚀 Perfect for: ✔ Vegetables ✔ Orchards ✔ Nurseries ✔ Open Fields & Greenhouses ✔ Anyone who loves maximum results with minimum wastage! 😎 Farmers’ New Superpower: "Set it. Forget it. Let the crop do the talking!" 💬 TELL US: If your crops could speak, what would they say after switching to drip irrigation? Drop it in the comments! 😂👇 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 TAG A FARMER FRIEND who needs to start watering smart! 🔁 SHARE this post if you believe every drop matters. 🌿 #DripIrrigation #SmartFarming #SaveWaterGrowMore #ModernAgriculture #FarmingInnovation #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #WaterIsLife

Francisco Jimenez Jimenez

🚀 ¡Arrancamos oficialmente el proyecto Erasmus+ KA220 VET “Innovative and Digital Approaches in Fruit Cultivation: Virtual Reality (VR) Precision Pruning Applications in Olive Trees – OliVR”! 🌿🕶️ Nos embarcamos en una iniciativa internacional que moderniza la formación agrícola mediante la integración de Realidad Virtual (VR) en el entrenamiento para la poda de precisión en olivar, trabajando con variedades Arbequina, Arbosana, Koroneiki y variedades locales turcas. 💡 ¿Qué buscamos? Mejorar las competencias prácticas del alumnado y profesionales en poda de precisión. Impulsar la alfabetización digital en el sector agrario. Fomentar prácticas agrícolas más sostenibles, eficientes e innovadoras. Crear herramientas VR accesibles y basadas en evidencia científica para la formación profesional. 🤝 Partners del proyecto OliVR: 🇹🇷 International Agricultural Training Centrum (TÜRKİYE) – Coordinador 🇹🇷 Hacettepe University (Ankara) 🇬🇷 Agricultural University of Athens 🇪🇸 Universidad de Córdoba 🇪🇸 Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha Yo participo como desde de la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH). Este proyecto representa un paso decisivo hacia la digitalización del sector agroalimentario y la preparación de futuros profesionales capaces de afrontar los retos de una agricultura cada vez más tecnológica. 🌐 Más información muy pronto en: https://www.olivr.org/ ¡Comenzamos! 💼🌱📡 #ErasmusPlus #KA220VET #OliVR #VirtualReality #AgriculturalInnovation #DigitalFarming #SmartFarming #PrecisionPruning #OliveCultivation #SustainableAgriculture #AgriTech #VocationalEducation #DigitalSkills #VRTraining #FruitCultivation #OliveTrees #InternationalAgriculturalTrainingCentrum #HacettepeUniversity #AgriculturalUniversityOfAthens #UniversidadDeCórdoba #JuntaDeComunidadesDeCastillaLaMancha #UniversidadMiguelHernández #UMH

Adeleke Uthman

We’re excited to share great progress at the Soilless Farm Lab! 🌱 Screen Houses 1 and 3 are now fully completed, and we’ve successfully transplanted our tomatoes and bell peppers into their new controlled environments. As part of our good agronomic practices, we also carried out thorough fumigation using fungicides to ensure a clean, disease-free start for optimal crop performance. Looking forward to the growth phase and the results ahead! #eyiaofficial #soillessfarmlab #eyiaexclusive #SoillessFarming #Agritech #GreenhouseFarming #Hydroponics #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationInAgriculture #FarmLab #Agronomy