Welcome to this week’s news in AgTech! In collaboration with Harnois Greenhouses, we’re bringing you the latest developments in agricultural technology. From transformative funding rounds to cutting-edge innovations in crop protection and greenhouse sustainability, this digest highlights impactful trends and pioneering solutions.
Get comfortable, take a look at our highlights, and enjoy this week’s top AgTech news!
What’s Inside This Issue?
- Funding & Investments: Major financing for Carbon Robotics, Agtonomy, FarmDroid, and Agrolend.
- Strategic Collaborations: AgroSpheres, Taranis, Vestaron, CIBO, and Varda drive advancements in sustainable agriculture.
- New Products: Crop insurance innovations, autonomous tractor solutions, and Verdant Robotics’ latest.
- Climate-Adapted Crops: Bloom Fresh introduces low chill cherry varieties.
- Other Industry Updates: Certifications, expansions, and milestone achievements.
- Upcoming Events: Conferences, webinars, and key AgTech events to watch.
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FUNDING & INVESTMENTS
- Carbon Robotics Raises $70M to Expand LaserWeeder™
- Agtonomy Completes Series A at $32.8M
- FarmDroid Secures $11.33M for Growth
- Creation Investments Injects $20M into Agrolend
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
AgroSpheres & BASF Team Up for Sustainable Crop Protection
- Who: AgroSpheres and BASF.
- Objective: Develop a low-dose, sustainable bioinsecticide for lepidopteran pest control.
- Impact: Boosts crop protection while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Taranis & Syngenta Integrate AI for Farm Efficiency
- Who: Taranis and Syngenta.
- Objective: Combine AI insights with Cropwise platform to improve decision-making and profitability for U.S. farmers.
Vestaron & ADM Expand Peptide-Based Crop Protection
- Who: Vestaron and ADM.
- Objective: Scale production for Vestaron’s eco-friendly pest control, meeting growing global demand.
CIBO & Truterra Collaborate for Sustainable Agriculture
- Who: CIBO Technologies and Truterra.
- Objective: Enroll more land in sustainability programs, aiding emissions reduction efforts in agriculture.
NEW PRODUCTS
Verdant Robotics Unveils 2025 Sharpshooter
- Who: Verdant Robotics.
- Launch: Precision application system reducing chemical use by 96%.
- Features: AI-driven Bullseye Aim & Apply technology for high-density crops.
Sabanto Introduces the Sabanto Steward™ for Autonomous Tractors
- Who: Sabanto.
- Launch: Retrofit kit enabling autonomous mode for tractors, addressing labor challenges.
Digital Agricultural Services Rolls Out Climate-Resilient Crop Insurance
- Who: Digital Agriculture Services.
- Launch: Geospatial-driven crop insurance addressing climate risk in Australia.
INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT
Bloom Fresh Pioneers Low Chill Cherry Varieties
- What: Climate-resilient cherry varieties requiring minimal chill hours.
- Benefit: Supports warmer climate farming, extended growing seasons, and increased yield.
- Impact: Innovative approach to ensure sustainability and meet changing agricultural demands amid climate shifts.
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OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS IN AGTECH
- BASF Liberty ULTRA Herbicide: New EPA certification for advanced crop protection.
- Agreena’s Regenerative Farming Program: Over 2,300 farmers on 4.5M hectares adopt sustainable practices.
- Pivot Bio’s N-OVATOR® Program: Near doubling of nitrogen credits for sustainable farming.
- Boehringer Ingelheim Expansion: $66.1M investment in Georgia facility.
UPCOMING AGTECH EVENTS
- World Agri-Tech Mexico | Oct 29-30, 2024
- REAP Conference | Nov 6, 2024 | Newmarket, UK
- Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show | Nov 12-15, 2024 | Hanover
- AgriNext Conference | Nov 13-14, 2024 | Dubai, UAE
- Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit | Nov 19-21, 2024
- Discover other events here.
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