AgTech In Israel: A Hub of Innovation Amid Global Challenges

Strong Investment and Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Growth In Israel’s AgTech Industry

Israel’s agtech industry remains a global leader, with continued investment and technological advancements shaping the sector in 2025. Despite a 30% decline from 2022, agrifood-tech investments totaled $1.3 billion in 2024, with robotics and farm equipment startups attracting over 30% of the funding. The country’s agtech ecosystem includes more than 750 companies, with industry leaders such as Netafim (drip irrigation), ADAMA (crop protection), Taranis (AI-driven precision agriculture), and CropX (soil analytics) at the forefront.

Key trends driving innovation include AI-powered precision nutrition, solar-powered irrigation, synthetic biology, and bioconversion technologies. With a projected market growth of $2.76 billion by 2028, Israel continues to leverage its expertise in agricultural technology, particularly in arid environments. While challenges such as limited arable land and scaling R&D startups persist, the country’s strong focus on AI, machine learning, and sustainability ensures its position as a pioneer in global agtech advancements.

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Recent AgTech Developments in Israel

ADAMA Appoints Francisco López Aufranc as EVP for Latin America

ADAMA Ltd. has named Francisco López Aufranc as Executive Vice President Latin America to drive commercial growth in the region.

BeeHero Launches Beekeeping Task Manager Tool to Advance Precision Pollination

BeeHero launched its new Beekeeping Task Manager tool to support commercial beekeepers with scalable, data-driven hive operations.

GrowDirector Launches AI Climate Summary to Simplify Greenhouse Management

GrowDirector introduces AI Climate Summary, a tool delivering automated weekly greenhouse climate reports.

Orbia Netafim Reports Q1 2025 Results with Growth in Precision Ag Segment

Orbia Netafim’s Precision Agriculture business reported a 6% year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter 2025.

Phytech Launches AI Advisor for Precision Irrigation

Phytech has introduced Phytech AI Advisor, an AI-powered tool providing farm-specific irrigation recommendations.

Agmatix & BASF Collaborate on Digital Tool to Detect Soybean Cyst Nematode

Agmatix and BASF have partnered to develop a digital solution to detect and predict soybean cyst nematode (SCN) infestations.

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