Precision Agriculture

Precision Agriculture

Precision Agriculture News covers the latest advancements in technology and data-driven methods transforming farming practices for greater efficiency and sustainability.

From GPS-guided equipment and satellite imagery to field sensors, drones, and machine learning, this category explores the tools and innovations enabling farmers to make precise, informed decisions about crop management, irrigation, and resource use.

Stay updated on breakthroughs in yield mapping, soil health monitoring, and variable rate technology that help optimize inputs, reduce waste, and improve crop performance. Discover how precision agriculture is paving the way for a more resilient, productive, and sustainable farming future.

EarthOptics Opens 14,500-Square-Foot Raleigh-Durham Lab to Scale Soil Intelligence and Automate Analysis

EarthOptics, a leader in soil intelligence and agricultural data insights, has opened a new 14,500-square-foot facility in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, combining laboratory, office, and warehouse operations under one roof.

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Mann Lake Acquires Apis Biologix to Integrate Pioneering Bee Nutrition Science Into Global Beekeeping Supply Platform

Mann Lake Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, has announced the acquisition of Apis Biologix, the company behind the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel nutritional supplements.

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Precision Ag Partnerships More Than Doubled in 2025. What Changed — and What It Points To.

The number of precision agriculture partnerships tracked by iGrow Intelligence rose from 21 in 2024 to 61 in 2025 — a 190% increase.

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JABAS.AI Launches from Ceres Agri-Tech and University of Lincoln to Solve GPS-Free Autonomous Navigation for Agricultural Robot Fleets

JABAS.AI, a spinout from Ceres Agri-Tech and the University of Lincoln, has launched with a platform designed to enable reliable autonomous navigation for agricultural robot fleets in GPS-constrained and unstructured farm environments.

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Textron Aviation Secures USDA Order for Three Cessna Caravans to Support Pest Management

Textron Aviation has announced that the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has ordered three Cessna Caravan aircraft to support its sterile insect release programme along the Rio Grande River in southern Texas.

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U.S. Sugar Launches Largest Commercial Autonomous Tractor Fleet in American Sugar Industry

U.S. Sugar has announced the launch of the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry, operating a fleet of five unmanned John Deere tractors across its 255,000-acre farming operation in South Florida.

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China Leads Precision Ag Patent Filings by a Wide Margin. The Grant Rate Tells a Different Story

China filed 66,095 precision agriculture patents in 2024, accounting for 63% of all global filings — but only 247 were granted, a 0.4% conversion rate.

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TerraClear Launches AI Giant Ragweed Mapping Service to Give Organic Farmers Surgical Weed Control

TerraClear has launched a Giant Ragweed Mapping Service using drone imagery and AI, designed for large-scale organic row crop production.

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SKK Holdings to Acquire Rantizo Drone Assets in $258.8M Deal, Targeting Precision Agriculture and Emergency Response

SKK Holdings signs deal to acquire Rantizo drone assets at a $258.8M valuation, with concurrent $8M share purchase and $10M PIPE financing.

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John Deere Made Two Precision Ag Acquisitions in Three Months

John Deere acquired Sentera in May 2025 and GUSS Automation in August 2025, adding aerial imagery and autonomous spray capability respectively.

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